Facilities Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of hard and soft facilities services across the contract.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the on-site service delivery team.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and lifecycle replacement programmes.
• Manage reactive maintenance requests and ensure contractual service levels are achieved.
• Scope, manage, and verify minor works projects.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Manage permit-to-work and safe systems of work processes.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for the client and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
• Attend client meetings and provide operational updates and performance reporting.
• Resolve issues promptly and professionally while maintaining a customer-focused approach.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Lead safety initiatives including toolbox talks, safety walks, and near-miss reporting.
• Monitor contractor compliance and site safety performance.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across all service lines.

Financial & Contract Management

• Monitor lifecycle expenditure and ensure spending remains within agreed budgets.
• Manage materials ordering and cost control processes.
• Support small works estimation and project delivery.
• Understand and interpret contractual requirements to ensure compliance and value delivery.

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain accurate contract documentation, records, and compliance files.
• Produce operational, maintenance, and performance reports as required.
• Coordinate site inductions and onboarding activities.
• Manage payroll and timekeeping processes for site-based teams.
• Maintain lifecycle plans, budgets, and performance data.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous Facilities Management experience in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing both hard and soft FM services.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience working in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes.
• Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and costs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desirable

• Experience working within a PPP, education, or public sector environment.
• Understanding of lifecycle management and asset replacement programmes.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing small works projects.

What You'll Bring

• A customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities.