Job Title:
Operational Property Manager (Facilities & Environment) Location:
Preston (Onsite) - Town Hall, Preston, PR1 2RL Contract:
Temporary - 24 Weeks Start Date:
16 March 2026 Hours:
37.5 hours per week IR35:
Inside IR35 Rate:
PAYE £28.94 per hour Umbrella/Limited £38.07 per hour Role Overview Ribble Recruitment is supporting a
local authority
to recruit an
Operational Property Manager
to lead the Operational Property Division responsible for
architectural design, quantity surveying, building maintenance, energy efficiency and facilities management. This senior operational role will ensure the effective management of the council's property portfolio and capital projects, delivering efficient services aligned with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and management to the Operational Property Division, reporting to the Director. Oversee services covering
architectural design, quantity surveying, building maintenance, energy efficiency and facilities management. Lead procurement strategy for
design and construction projects
across the council's property portfolio. Manage, develop and motivate staff within the division to deliver high-quality services. Act as
budget holder
for operational property and building maintenance budgets. Manage a
multi-million pound capital programme budget
relating to construction projects. Develop the
Corporate, Core and Major Asset Strategy
contributing to the council's five-year capital programme. Prepare reports and present recommendations to
Council and Cabinet meetings
when required. Act as
Building Manager
for key civic assets including the Town Hall and other council buildings. Manage sustainability initiatives including
energy efficiency, water reduction and carbon neutrality targets. Provide professional advice to internal teams on
planning requirements, building regulations and CDM 2015 responsibilities. Ensure compliance with
health and safety regulations, including fire risk, legionella and asbestos management. Liaise with external partners, contractors and statutory bodies regarding property development and maintenance. Contribute to wider directorate leadership and organisational planning. Essential Requirements Significant experience in
property, facilities management, construction or operational property services. Experience managing
capital programmes and operational property budgets. Strong knowledge of
construction procurement, project delivery and facilities management. Experience managing teams and delivering services across
multi-site property portfolios. Understanding of
CDM Regulations 2015 and building compliance requirements. Strong stakeholder management and reporting experience. Interview Process
Target interview date:
18 March 2026 Interviews expected
on site Final interview arrangements to be confirmed by the hiring team. Application Information Ribble Recruitment
is assisting the hiring organisation with
candidate sourcing, screening and the initial stages of the recruitment process. For more information or to apply please contact: Lewis Ashcroft Ribble Recruitment