Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Location: Berkshire

Salary: Up to £50,000 Basic with Exceptional Benefits and Opportunities

Are you ready to take the next step in your Facilities Management career? This is a rare opportunity to oversee an exceptional and historically significant estate, combining modern facilities management with the unique challenges of heritage properties.

The Role:

As Facilities Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing both hard and soft FM services across a prestigious multi-site estate. You’ll lead a dedicated team and oversee contractors, ensuring the seamless delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and event preparation. From heritage buildings to modern facilities, your expertise will support both the day-to-day operations and high-profile events hosted at the estate.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a small team, ensuring performance standards are met and staff are supported.
• Property Management: Oversee maintenance activities, from small refurbishments to larger projects, ensuring the safety and upkeep of historic and modern buildings.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all work meets statutory and regulatory standards, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
• Financial and Systems Oversight: Administer budgets, contracts, and systems (including CAFM), ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a key point of contact, balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

What Our Client Are Looking For:

• A degree or technical qualification in a property-related discipline (BTEC HNC/HND or similar).
• Membership in a recognised professional body such as IWFM, RICS, CIOB, or CIBSE.
• Proven experience in managing hard and soft FM services, with a focus on high standards and compliance.
• Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements, including gas safety, asbestos, legionella, and health and safety.
• Experience with budget management, procurement processes, and value-driven contractor management.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A practical problem-solver with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• IT proficiency, including familiarity with CAFM systems and MS Office.

What’s in it for You?

This role offers a unique chance to work in a setting that blends history with innovation. It’s a challenging yet rewarding position that promises variety, development, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), and flexibility is essential, particularly during major events or emergencies.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellence in Facilities Management and are looking for a role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and heritage, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now to embark on this exciting opportunity!