At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage maintenance activities and oversee contractors in a vibrant commercial environment.
- Company: Dynamic facilities management team in Leeds city centre.
- Benefits: Up to £35k salary, 26 days holiday, free city centre parking.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and develop your skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in Facilities Management with real impact and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in Facilities Management or similar, strong organisational skills, and data analysis ability.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
- Client side FM opportunity
- To £35k + 26 days holiday plus bank holidays + free city centre parking
We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and motivated Assistant Facilities Manager to join the facilities management team based at a large mixed use commercial development in Leeds city centre.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within Facilities Management, working across a commercial property portfolio and supporting the delivery of both reactive maintenance and projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contractors, overseeing maintenance activities, analysing CAFM data, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across the estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all reactive maintenance activities across the portfolio.
- Utilise the CAFM system to monitor maintenance requests, contractor performance, and asset information.
- Review and assess contractor quotations, challenging costs where appropriate and ensuring value for money.
- Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Monitor the quality of completed works and ensure compliance with required standards.
- Oversee subcontractors on-site and ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.
- Analyse CAFM and maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Build effective working relationships with subcontractors and service providers.
- Conduct contractor performance reviews and assist in managing service levels.
- Carry out occasional travel to Manchester to support the management of the wider portfolio.
- Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, Property Management, or a similar environment.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Experience using a CAFM system.
- Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights.
- Commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge quotations and contractor costs.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Personal Attributes
- Bright and ambitious individual looking to develop within Facilities Management.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Positive and professional approach.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Team player with excellent relationship-building skills.
This role would suit an FM Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Coordinator, or junior Facilities professional looking to take the next step into an Assistant Facilities Manager position
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