Facilities Manager

# Facilities Manager## Job IntroductionPinnacle Group is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and maintenance across a portfolio of schools in Exeter. You will focus on the effective delivery of hard FM services, ensuring all sites remain safe, compliant, and fully operational. The successful candidate will take full ownership of service issues, providing prompt, practical solutions and maintaining strong relationships with school stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in managing facilities or hard services in a multi-site environment, preferably within PFI contracts or the education sector, with proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.You will be joining our Total FM team based in Exeter. The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best.This is a full-time site-based role in Exeter, the working hours are 37.5 hours a week from Monday – Friday. **Who we are**Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.**Who we’re looking for**We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.Key responsibilities:* Line manage the Caretaking team, including Engineers, providing induction, PPE/uniform and IT equipment for new starters.* Conduct regular 1:1s and maintain personal development plans, manage staff performance, HR matters, annual leave and disciplinary procedures.* Ensure contractor Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and work permits are in place.* Manage financial aspects of contracted works and assist with lifecycle applications.* Obtain quotes, raise purchase orders, and monitor variations.* Minimise contract penalties by managing open dockets and service unavailability.* Review PPM documentation and action remedial works.* Attend internal and external meetings.* Participate in out-of-hours call escalation rota. Key requirements:* Experience managing facilities or hard services in a multi-site environment.* Ability to lead and motivate on-site teams and contractors.* Understanding of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, PPMs* Experience managing performance, training, and development of FM staff.* Skilled in managing budgets, cost control, and procurement. **Our offer**The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve. As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers* Maternity/paternity packages* Flexible Working Arrangements* Life Assurance* Enhanced Pension Scheme* Additional Annual Leave* Private Medical Insurance* Cycle to Work Scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Retail Discounts* Childcare Assistance* Season Ticket Loans* Sick Pay Schemes* Personal Development Plans### Facilities Manager* **Salary** Competitive* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** P1740* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 07 December, 2025* **Job Category** Manager* **Business Unit** Total FM* **Location** Suite 4, Aston Court, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane, Exeter, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 08 September, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr