Facilities Operations Manager in Newport

Job Title : Technical Facilities Manager, Bristol, Permanent

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Summary of the Technical Facilities Manager role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, compliance, and operational efficiency of all building and engineering infrastructure across a 2,500-acre estate. This critical role ensures the uninterrupted availability of key services, including power, lighting, water systems, and operational facilities. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated Building Services team, manage the delivery of hard FM services whilst maintaining strict adherence to maritime, environmental, and statutory regulations. Key areas of compliance include SFG20 standards, Legionella control, asbestos management, and health and safety regulations. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader to drive excellence in facility operations, regulatory adherence, and infrastructure reliability.

Technical Facilities Manager Deliverables / Outcomes (include but are not limited to):

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and manage the Building Services team, including engineers, technicians, and Facilities Management (FM) support staff.
• Deliver high-performance culture aligned with operational needs of a 24/7 industrial environment.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure ongoing staff training and competency in compliance and safety-critical work.

Hard FM Operations:

• Oversee the maintenance of all M&E systems (e.g. lighting, power, pumps), infrastructure (lock gates, cranes, sluices), and buildings across the estate.
• Deliver and monitor a comprehensive PPM programme based on SFG20, tailored to the unique operational risks.
• Ensure continuous uptime of essential systems to support 24/7 operations.
• Maintain the CAFM system with accurate asset, maintenance, and compliance data.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations.
• Lead the Legionella control regime, ensuring regular testing, flushing, and monitoring is in place across all relevant systems in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Manage Asbestos compliance, including register maintenance, control of works, and adherence to CAR 2012 regulations.
• Carry out audits, risk assessments, and technical inspections in high-risk areas.

Soft FM Oversight:

• Oversee the delivery of soft FM services including cleaning (offices and operational areas), waste management (including hazardous waste), pest control, and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate with security and operations teams for integrated service delivery.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs.

Financial & Project Management:

• Manage FM-related budgets and capital works programmes, ensuring robust cost control and forecasting.
• Lead small works and infrastructure improvement projects from conception to delivery, including procurement and contractor management.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all FM matters, working with operational teams, services, tenants, and external agencies.
• Ensure contractors are inducted, supervised, and audited in line with side access, security, and safety policies.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical expertise in engineering services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and contractor management skills.
• Deep understanding of compliance standards across health & safety, environmental.
• Financially astute with strong project and budget management abilities.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach suitable for a high-pressure, fast-moving operational environment.
• Able to work independently, make decisions under pressure, and lead during emergency or critical incidents.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in hard FM management, preferably in industrial environments.
• Proven leadership of technical teams and management of large, complex infrastructure assets.
• Extensive experience implementing SFG20-based maintenance.
• Experience in Legionella and Asbestos compliance in operational or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and confined space procedures is highly desirable.
• Experience using CAFM/BMS and managing multi-discipline FM contractors.

Qualifications:

• A degree or HND/HNC in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Recognised professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM, CIBSE, NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Relevant certifications: 18th Edition, HVAC, Water Hygiene (Legionella), Asbestos Awareness, or P405.

Location: Bristol, on-site

Start date: Immediate

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Application Deadline: Open until filled – early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.

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