Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (with travel to sites as required)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
BCR/AB/32224
Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a national property management company who are seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee 7 sites in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage the day-to-day facilities operations across a portfolio of commercial properties.
2. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes.
3. Manage and monitor contractors and service providers including cleaning, security, M&E, and specialist suppliers.
4. Ensure all buildings remain fully compliant with UK health & safety regulations, including fire safety, asbestos, Legionella, and electrical testing.
5. Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance or improvement works.
6. Manage service charge budgets and monitor expenditure against forecasts.
7. Liaise with tenants and occupiers, responding promptly to maintenance queries and operational issues.
8. Maintain accurate records of compliance documentation, risk assessments, and maintenance schedules.
9. Support asset and property management teams with capital works and refurbishment projects where required.
Skills & Experience
10. Proven experience in a Facilities Manager or Building Manager role within commercial property.
11. Strong understanding of UK building compliance and health & safety legislation.
12. Experience managing contractors and service contracts.
13. Knowledge of PPM programmes and building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire systems, lifts, etc.).
14. Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
15. Relevant qualification such as IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM, or similar (desirable).
If you are a Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge in Birmingham, please get in touch!
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