We are recruiting for a Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities management and statutory compliance across a multi-site estate.
This is a varied role combining strategic estate planning with hands-on operational management. You will lead facilities operations at one site, while providing professional support and oversight at another, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will help shape the estates strategy, drive continuous improvement and ensure facilities services support the wider organisation.
The Role
- Lead day-to-day facilities and estates management across the sites, ensuring buildings, grounds and infrastructure are safe, secure and well maintained.
- Take responsibility for statutory compliance, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical safety and other essential inspections.
- Develop and oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes, alongside reactive maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Manage cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, waste management and other facilities services.
- Provide advice and guidance to senior leaders on estates, compliance and health and safety matters.
- Support long-term estate planning, capital investment priorities and the delivery of maintenance projects.
- Manage contractors and service providers, including procurement, quotations, RAMS, performance and value for money.
- Monitor facilities budgets, expenditure and financial reporting.
- Lead and develop the facilities team, supporting performance, training and professional development.
- Maintain a positive health and safety culture, undertaking inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Contribute to business continuity and emergency planning arrangements.
About You
We are looking for an experienced Facilities or Estates Manager with a strong understanding of statutory compliance and building maintenance.
You will have:
- Significant experience in facilities, estates or property management.
- Experience managing statutory compliance programmes and planned preventative maintenance.
- Experience managing contractors, budgets and procurement activities.
- A background in leading, developing and supporting facilities teams.
- A good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to emergencies.
- A professional, approachable and flexible attitude, with a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
Experience within education, the public sector or a multi-site environment would be beneficial.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification.
- GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
- IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to obtain the qualification.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
Membership of IWFM, a NEBOSH Fire Certificate, Asbestos Duty Holder Training and Legionella Responsible Person Training would also be beneficial.
Senior Facilities Manager in Surbiton employer: Maxwell Stephens Recruitment
Join a leading organisation as a Facilities Operations Manager, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, we offer comprehensive training opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through your work in Facilities Management. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace fosters collaboration and creativity, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Maxwell Stephens Recruitment Recruitment Team
