Facilities Manager
Milton Keynes - with travel to sites nationwide
Permanent
£50,000 to £60,000 DOE
We are excited to be partnering with one of the UK's largest and most respected regional consultancies to recruit a Facilities Manager. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a diverse, multi-client portfolio spanning industrial, office, and neighbourhood retail properties - while enjoying the autonomy to manage your patch your way!
You will join a high-performing Property & Asset Management team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational delivery. Your focus will be to protect and enhance asset value, ensure compliance, and deliver an exceptional experience for tenants and clients alike.
Facilities Manager Responsibilities:
* Managing the day-to-day operations of a varied commercial property portfolio.
* Conducting regular site inspections, ensuring all assets comply with Health & Safety and statutory regulations.
* Maintaining strong relationships with tenants, supporting lease compliance and resolving property-related issues.
* Overseeing service charge budgets, including monitoring, reconciliation, and cost-effective procurement of utilities and services.
* Managing third-party contractors to deliver maintenance and building services to a professional standard.
* Working closely with clients on value-enhancing opportunities, including rent reviews, lettings, and lease renewals.
* Contributing to strategic reporting and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality property management services.
Facilities Manager - What we are looking for:
* Proven experience in commercial property management across retail, office, and industrial sectors.
* Strong knowledge of service charges, landlord & tenant matters, and compliance requirements.
* Skilled at managing multiple priorities and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently as well as in a team.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Facilities Manager Benefits
* Variety - no two days (or assets) are the same.
* Autonomy - full ownership of your portfolio, with support from a collaborative team.
* Impact - make a visible difference to asset performance and client satisfaction.
* Excellent Benefits package
If you're ready to take the next step in your facilities and property management career, delivering excellence across a dynamic and rewarding portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
Ascendant Recruitment is one of Milton Keynes leading recruitment companies, with PA/Administration, Customer Service, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Sales & Digital Marketing divisions. Ascendant Recruitment operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on our current vacancies please visit ascendantrecruitment.co.uk