Assistant Facilities Manager (AFM) Location: North Essex / East Anglia (regional portfolio) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 £3,600 Car Allowance Benefits About the Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join a leading UK property and asset management consultancy renowned for overseeing high-quality commercial estates and delivering exceptional client service. In this role, you'll support an experienced Facilities Manager and Associate Director across a diverse portfolio within North Essex and into East Anglia, including commercial buildings, retail parks, and industrial estates. This is the perfect position for someone who wants hands-on exposure, real responsibility, and a clear path to managing their own portfolio. Due to maternity cover needs and ongoing portfolio changes, progression opportunities arise frequently-ideal for someone ambitious and looking to step up. Key Responsibilities * Support the day-to-day operational management of a mixed commercial portfolio. * Assist with contractor management, site inspections, compliance checks, and H&S activities. * Build strong relationships with occupiers, landlords, and service providers. * Respond to FM queries, coordinate reactive maintenance, and ensure service delivery standards are met. * Support budgeting, reporting, and tender processes. * After an initial period of assisting, take responsibility for your own portfolio as opportunities open. About You * Some experience in facilities management-either in an AFM role or FM admin/coordinator capacity. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks across multiple sites. * Confident communicator, able to work closely with tenants, contractors, and senior FM colleagues. * A proactive attitude and desire to grow into full portfolio management. * Full UK driving licence (car allowance provided). What's on Offer * £30,000-£35,000 salary * £3,600 annual car allowance * 25 days holiday additional benefits * Exposure to a wide range of assets and the opportunity to step into full FM responsibility * Joining a reputable, people-focused property consultancy with a strong regional presence If you're looking for the next step in your FM career and want a role where progression is built in, this is an excellent opportunity to develop, learn, and grow in a supportive and respected organisation. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy