Facilities Manager

We have partnered with a UK leading Facilities Management provider to find a Facilities Manager to be based at a static site in Essex and take full ownership of the hard and soft facilities management services, ensuring statutory compliance, operational excellence, and strong relationships with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead day-to-day FM operations across a large, complex site

* Manage an onsite multi-disciplinary team (FM, Supervisor, Engineers)

* Oversee PPM schedules, reactive works, soft services, and contractor performance

* Ensure full Health & Safety and statutory compliance

* Drive service excellence, efficiency, and innovation

* Manage budgets and support refurbishments, relocations, and space planning

* Lead audits, risk management, and business continuity planning

* Support corporate social responsibility, apprenticeships, and community engagement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

* IWFM / CFM or equivalent Facilities Management qualification

Skills & Experience

* Strong technical knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, water systems)

* NEBOSH or IOSH certification; experience with Asbestos Management and L8 Water Hygiene

* Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary FM and engineering teams

* Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills

* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities

* A collaborative, people-focused leader with high professional standards