Commercial Facilities Manager – West Yorks / North East Region
Salary:
£40 - £50,000 + Company Car + Bens
Location:
Regional (Hybrid Working). Based Leeds to Newcastle Region.
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Are you a skilled Facilities Manager with experience overseeing multiple commercial sites? I'm supporting a leading industrial occupier in their search for a Regional FM to manage facilities operations across a varied property portfolio. The role is based within the geographical patch from West Yorkshire to the Newcastle / Northeast area.
This position offers the chance to combine hands-on management with strategic oversight, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective workplaces. It's a role that would suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives on accountability, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across both people and assets.
The Role
As Regional Facilities Manager, you will:
* Lead day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites
* Take a 'hands on' approach to the portfolio's management
* Manage and support a small in-house team while coordinating external service providers
* Take ownership of budgets, identifying opportunities to deliver efficiencies
* Oversee property upkeep, maintenance planning, and asset lifecycle management
* Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring and compliance checks
* Deliver small projects and improvement works within operational environments
About You
We're looking for a confident Facilities Manager with a balance of technical know-how and strong organisational skills. You should bring:
* At least 5 years' experience in facilities or estates management
* A background in a trade such as electrical, plumbing, or building fabric (advantageous)
* Experience managing budgets and monitoring contractor performance
* Knowledge of compliance and health & safety legislation (IOSH or NEBOSH preferred)
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A full driving license and willingness to travel within the region (circa 3 or 4 days on the road)
Why Apply?
* Hybrid working arrangement for improved work-life balance
* Scope to influence how facilities are managed across a key regional portfolio
* Investment in your professional development and growth
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you'll be the key point of contact for facilities management across a broad and challenging portfolio, with the autonomy to make real improvements.
To learn more about this role, contact the companies retained recruitment consultant Nathan Wakelam at Macdonald & Company on or email
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