At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations for a multi-site corporate portfolio, ensuring compliance and efficient service delivery.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation focused on facilities management excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Immediate start with a 6-month contract offering excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and drive operational success in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong knowledge of UK compliance regulations.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Facilities Manager for an immediate start, 6 month contract. This role takes full operational and strategic custody of a multi-site corporate portfolio, overseeing the compliant delivery of both Hard and Soft Services (including M&E, fabric, cleaning, security, and waste management). You will step into an established estate to manage in-house teams, direct specialist contractors, control budgets, and safeguard total statutory compliance across all assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Total Operations Management: Lead all Hard and Soft FM services, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and workplace service delivery across the portfolio.
- Statutory Compliance: Enforce 100% compliance with all building regulations, Health & Safety at Work legislation, Fire Safety, and Water Safety (L8). Maintain rigorous digital audit trails.
- Supply Chain & Contractor Control: Manage contract obligations, track contractor KPIs/SLAs, review RAMS, and ensure safe systems of work across all outsourced services.
- Team Leadership: Direct, motivate, and schedule internal maintenance and facilities teams, optimizing workloads to maximize efficiency.
- Budget & Resource Management: Oversee operational budgets for facilities services, monitor expenditures, forecast financial needs, and support long-term capital investment and sustainability strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact for senior leadership and building users regarding risks, project updates, and business continuity requirements.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Proven track record as a Senior FM or Service Delivery Manager overseeing Hard and Soft FM services within a complex, multi-site corporate estate.
- Compliance Mastery: Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of UK statutory compliance, estates governance, and risk auditing.
- Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in budget management, financial forecasting, and contract procurement.
- Leadership & Pace: An organized, solution-focused leader who can effectively manage teams and specialist contractors under pressure.
- Qualifications: IOSH/NEBOSH preferred; professional facilities management credentials (IWFM) highly desirable.
Senior Facilities Manager employer: Branta Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation as a Senior Facilities Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse corporate portfolio. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive environment with competitive benefits, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
