Job Description
Facilities Manager
Location: Plymouth
Sector: Commercial Property / Property Management
A well-established property management consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their team in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised professional to play a key role in the day-to-day management of a commercial property portfolio, working closely with Surveyors, contractors and tenants.
The Facilities Manager will support the wider Property Management team, ensuring all properties are managed safely, compliantly and efficiently, with a strong focus on health & safety, service delivery and tenant satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing health & safety compliance across assigned properties, ensuring all statutory and legislative requirements are met
* Maintaining accurate health & safety records, including Fire Risk Assessments and other compliance documentation
* Overseeing third-party contractors and service providers to ensure services are delivered to the required standard
* Assisting Surveyors with tendering exercises, service charge budgets and reconciliations in line with the RICS Service Charge Code of Practice
* Proactively identifying and managing on-site risks, escalating issues where necessary
* Coordinating maintenance works, major works programmes and tenant works, including issuing permits to work
* Liaising with local authorities, contractors and internal stakeholders as required
* Building and maintaining positive working relationships with tenants
* Managing repairs and authorising supplier invoices within delegated financial authority
* Monitoring service charge expenditure and highlighting any significant variances against budget
Regular Duties
* Completing monthly property inspection reports
* Recording gas, water and electricity meter readings where applicable
* Testing fire alarm systems and emergency lighting
* Inspecting internal and external common areas for defects and hazards
* Monitoring planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
Candidate Requirements
* Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
* Previous facilities management experience or similar
* Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (preferred)
* Excellent communication, organisation and customer service skills
* Confident working independently and as part of a wider team
* IT literate, with experience using facilities or property management systems
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established UK property consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality property management services. The business is known for its collaborative culture, professional expertise and practical, client-focused approach.
The successful candidate will work within a supportive and experienced team, gaining exposure to a varied commercial property portfolio and benefiting from clear processes, strong internal support and modern systems. This role would suit someone looking to further their career within a respected consultancy that offers long-term stability, professional development and the chance to make a genuine impact.