Facilities manager

Your new company
Our client is a well-established and growing property organisation with a strong presence in the commercial and mixed-use sector. They are known for delivering high-quality environments and maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, customer experience, and regulatory compliance.With a diverse portfolio of assets, the business takes a proactive approach to facilities management, investing in both its people and properties to ensure long-term performance and value. The organisation promotes a collaborative and professional working culture, offering opportunities for development within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Your new role
As Facilities Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day facilities operation, ensuring the estate is safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard at all times. You will play a key role in delivering a seamless occupier experience while driving efficiency and best practice across all service lines.

Key responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of building operations, including planned and reactive maintenance, fit-out works, and day-to-day service delivery, ensuring assets remain safe, efficient, and fully operational
Oversee both hard and soft facilities services, maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement across all areas
Take ownership of health & safety compliance, carrying out inspections, audits, risk assessments, and managing permit-to-work processes
Support and manage incident investigations, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively
Coordinate contractor and supplier management, including procurement support, performance monitoring, and service reviews to ensure value and quality delivery
Assist with the preparation and control of service charge budgets, managing expenditure, purchase orders, and cost efficiencies
Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans, ensuring teams are trained and prepared
Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture
Act as a key contact for occupiers, ensuring service requests are handled promptly and contributing to a positive customer experience
Manage all aspects of building operations, including planned and reactive maintenance, fit-out works, and day-to-day service delivery, ensuring assets remain safe, efficient, and fully operational
Oversee both hard and soft facilities services, maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement across all areas
Take ownership of health & safety compliance, carrying out inspections, audits, risk assessments, and managing permit-to-work processes
Support and manage incident investigations, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively
Coordinate contractor and supplier management, including procurement support, performance monitoring, and service reviews to ensure value and quality delivery
Assist with the preparation and control of service charge budgets, managing expenditure, purchase orders, and cost efficiencies
Develop, implement, and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans, ensuring teams are trained and prepared
Build strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture
Act as a key contact for occupiers, ensuring service requests are handled promptly and contributing to a positive customer experienceWhat you'll need to succeed

Proven experience in a Facilities Manager role within commercial property
Strong understanding of building services, compliance, and UK health & safety legislation
Experience managing contractors, service delivery, and budgets
IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH desirable
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong organisational and time management ability
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Commercial awareness with focus on cost control
Calm and professional under pressure
High attention to detail and accountabilityWhat you'll get in return

Salary £45,000
26 days holiday
Opportunity to manage a high-profile and diverse assets
Supportive and collaborative working environmentWhat you need to do now
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