BAM FM is recruiting an FM Premises Manager to join the team at Solihull Schools, based out of Castlewood School. The role involves working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Your mission
The FM Premises Manager is responsible for the effective operational management of all facilities services on site, ensuring compliance, safety, service quality, and cost efficiency. This includes leading a team of in-house and/or subcontracted service providers, managing maintenance, soft and hard services, and liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
1. Oversee daily site operations across hard (e.g., M&E) and soft (e.g., cleaning, security, waste) FM services.
2. Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements (e.g., H&S, fire safety, ISO standards).
3. Manage PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance schedules.
4. Monitor and manage contractor performance and SLAs/KPIs.
5. Lead site FM team including supervisors, engineers, and service personnel.
6. Manage FM budgets, procurement, and cost control activities.
7. Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and align on service delivery.
8. Implement sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs.
9. Maintain accurate records including risk assessments, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation.
10. Participate in audits, inspections, and emergency planning.
11. Support capital projects and refurbishments as required.
Who are we looking for?
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* A proven track record of managing others.
* Previous experience in hard & soft FM provision.
* Client relationships skills – experience of public/private sector culture.
* An extensive background in operational management and relevant trade experience in hard or soft FM.
* Strong interpersonal, customer relationship, and organisational skills.
* Knowledge of new technologies relating to support services such as telecommunications, security systems, office services, building management systems, IT software, energy management.
* IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Qualifications:
* ILM Level 2 Facilities Management or equivalent.
* ILM Level 2 First line Management or equivalent.
* IOSH Managing Safety.
* CDM regulations in Facilities Management.
* Management of Working in Confined Spaces.
* HABC Level 3 in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons.
* Knowledge of ISO 18001:2007 Health & Safety Management Systems.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001, 2008 Quality Management Systems.
* Knowledge of ISO 14001, 2004 Environmental Management Systems.
* Basic Electrical Training.
* IPAF MEWP Boom/Scissor Training.
* PASMA Scaffold Towers.
* Working at Heights.
* Basic approach to cleaning.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership, and many more benefits.
Your work environment
People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their whole selves to work. We are on an exciting journey to achieve this by recruiting the very best talent, regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics.
Join us today to help us achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.
Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities and building for life. We go further where others stop, leading the way towards a sustainable future for all. Our values—sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable, and ownership—guide us in achieving our ambitions today, tomorrow, and every day.
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