Facilities Manager
📍 Region: Multi-site portfolio across South-East England including Surrey, Hertfordshire, Kent, Sussex, and Romford
💷 Total Package: Up to £43,600 (Base salary of £40,000 + £3,600 car allowance)
🕒 Contract: 12-month FTC with strong potential for a permanent role
🏠 Working Pattern: Hybrid - Typically 1 day in the office, 2 days on-site, and 2 days working from home. You'll have the flexibility to manage your own diary.
About the Opportunity:
We're working with a leading commercial property agency known for its long-standing team, low staff turnover, and people-first approach. The Regional Director has been with the business for over 20 years, and the leadership team includes several long-tenured members. You'll be joining a business where loyalty, collaboration, and a sense of belonging really matter.
As Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for a portfolio of up to 15 properties, ensuring high standards of FM delivery, compliance, and tenant satisfaction across a mix of office and commercial buildings.
What's on Offer:
- 💰 Up to £43,600 total package (£40,000 salary + £3,600 car allowance)
- 🌱 Genuine potential to move into a permanent role
- 💼 Be part of a close-knit, supportive team - you won't be "just a number"
- 🎁 Additional benefits (shared during the application process)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day FM operations across a regional portfolio of unmanned properties
- Build strong relationships with tenants, handling queries and delivering great service
- Prepare and manage service charge budgets, including reporting and variance analysis
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
- Conduct regular site inspections and ensure visibility through scheduled visits
- Manage contractors and monitor performance, compliance, and documentation
- Oversee and utilise CAFM systems (ELogbooks), ensuring accurate records and reporting
- Work closely with Property Managers and Estates Surveyors to align lease terms and operational needs
- Monitor Helpdesk activity and ensure SLAs are met
What We're Looking For:
- Experience managing commercial or multi-site properties
- Solid understanding of service charge budgeting and financial reporting
- Confident dealing with tenants, contractors, and colleagues across departments
- Good working knowledge of H&S legislation and statutory compliance
- A self-starter who's happy to travel and manage a regional portfolio
- Ideally working towards IWFM qualifications (or open to doing so)
- Property management experience is a bonus, but not essential
If you're a passionate FM professional ready for your next challenge - and want to be part of a team where you're genuinely valued - we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Contact Lucy Wynn:
📞 07355 688 655
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