FAS Facilities Manager in Bolton

Estates & Facilities Manager

Location: UK (Regular Travel to PIP Sites Required)

Reports to: Group Purchasing Manager

This is a 6 month secondment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates & Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of our PIP estate, ensuring all sites operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory and company requirements.

This is a diverse role that combines facilities management, health & safety compliance, contractor management, maintenance coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational support across a multi-site estate. You will play a key role in ensuring our assessment centres and offices provide a safe, professional, and effective environment for colleagues, clinicians, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Estates & Facilities Management

• Source and secure suitable examination sites and clinical rooms to support operational requirements.
• Assess and monitor the suitability of sites, ensuring they remain compliant, operationally effective, and fit for purpose.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of all PIP sites and offices, ensuring premises are appropriately maintained, equipped, and stocked.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, managing agents, site owners, clinical site leads, and other key stakeholders.
• Support site mobilisations, refurbishments, relocations, and fit-out projects.
• Act as the escalation point for site emergencies and urgent facilities issues.

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Coordinate planned, preventative, reactive, and statutory maintenance activities.
• Ensure all servicing, inspections, and compliance checks are completed and documented within required timescales.
• Manage the asset register, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Coordinate equipment moves, replacements, disposals, and asset tracking across the estate.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure Health & Safety and Fire Risk Assessments are completed, reviewed, and kept up to date.
• Maintain fire safety management plans, emergency procedures, evacuation arrangements, and annual fire drills.
• Monitor site compliance and support corrective actions where risks or issues are identified.
• Oversee contractor compliance and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate site audits, including ISO compliance activities and follow-up actions.
• Support environmental management initiatives and compliance programmes.

Operational & Reporting Responsibilities

• Manage facilities communications and property-related enquiries.
• Maintain the Estates Risk Register and monitor estate-related risks.
• Produce reporting for senior leadership on estates, facilities, health & safety, and compliance performance.
• Support procurement activities in line with company purchasing policies and approved supplier arrangements.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong facilities management experience with excellent organisational skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in an Estates, Facilities, Property, or Workplace Management role.
• Experience managing multiple sites and locations.
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers, and maintenance providers.
• Managing compliance records, statutory inspections, and maintenance programmes.
• Experience supporting Health & Safety and Fire Safety compliance activities.
• Experience producing management reports and maintaining performance records.
• Experience dealing with site incidents, emergencies, and operational issues.

Essential Knowledge

• Strong understanding of facilities management principles and best practice.
• Good knowledge of workplace Health & Safety and fire safety requirements.
• Understanding of ISO management systems and audit processes.
• Knowledge of Equality Act requirements and accessibility considerations.
• PAT Testing knowledge and experience desirable.
• Understanding of risk assessment processes and evidence-based recommendations.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Practical problem-solver who can identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and quality-focused.
• Flexible and willing to travel between sites as required.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio and make a real impact on operational performance, health & safety compliance, and workplace experience. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders while enjoying autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to influence how our estate evolves to support future business growth.

If you're an experienced Facilities or Estates professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The deadline for this role is Monday 9th November 2026

BH1446

#J-18808-Ljbffr