At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead facilities management for a modern student accommodation property in Brentford.
- Company: Join a leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and sustainability initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student living by ensuring safe and compliant environments.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities or property management with strong compliance knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 43500 £ per year.
Location
Brentford (TW8)
Job Type
Permanent
Days
Monday to Friday
Hours
9.00am – 5.30pm (40 hours per week)
Salary
- Overview
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Facilities Manager to join a leading purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) provider in London.
This role is responsible for leading all aspects of facilities management across a large, modern property, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, maintenance, health & safety and customer service.
Working closely with the Property Manager and wider operational teams, you will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management, lifecycle planning and housekeeping operations while ensuring the building remains fully compliant with all statutory requirements.
- Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead all facilities management operations across the property.
- Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes.
- Oversee the CAFM system, ensuring servicing schedules and compliance documentation are maintained.
- Monitor the performance and condition of building fabric, infrastructure and M&E services.
- Ensure full compliance with all health & safety legislation and company policies.
- Manage fire safety, water hygiene and statutory compliance activities.
- Coordinate contractors, refurbishment projects, warranty works and insurance repairs.
- Work alongside the Property Manager to deliver exceptional resident service.
- Manage housekeeping and maintenance teams, including summer turnaround operations.
- Deliver health & safety training and toolbox talks.
- Coordinate fire evacuation drills and emergency procedures.
- Liaise with external authorities including HSE, Fire & Rescue Services and Local Authorities when required.
- Produce lifecycle plans, risk reports and capital expenditure recommendations.
- Support sustainability initiatives across the property.
- Monitor contractor performance and manage service contracts.
- Ensure critical spare parts and contingency arrangements are maintained.
- Support wider operational teams with additional duties where required.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within Facilities Management or Property Management.
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance and health & safety legislation.
- Experience managing contractors and planned maintenance programmes.
- Experience overseeing refurbishment or capital projects.
- Previous residential property experience, ideally within PBSA, Build to Rent, hospitality or private rental sectors.
- Working knowledge of CAFM systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workload and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Passion for delivering safe, compliant and well‑maintained environments.
- Professional facilities or health & safety qualifications (IOSH, IWFM, RICS, ARLA, IFE, FPA or similar) would be advantageous.
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Contact Details:
Simon Lincoln Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
