Assistant Facilities Manager

Start People Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for a proactive Assistant Facilities Manager in Milton Keynes. The role involves overseeing services across various client portfolios, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering strong tenant relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in commercial facilities management and a strong understanding of FM principles. This position offers great exposure to diverse property types and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career development

Variety of clients and property types

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience in commercial facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of FM principles and health & safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing FM services across varied client portfolios.
• Support contractor management and supplier procurement.
• Conduct regular site and vacant unit inspections with detailed reporting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships.

Skills

Commercial facilities management experience

Health & safety compliance knowledge

Strong relationship-building skills

Proactive working ability

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager

Location: Milton Keynes - Within 30 mins of office

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum

Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step in your facilities management career? We’re seeking a proactive Assistant Facilities Manager to support the delivery of best-in-class FM services across a diverse commercial property portfolio — including multi‑tenanted industrial, office, and neighbourhood retail schemes.

Reporting directly to the Head of Facilities Management, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations, building strong tenant relationships, and maintaining compliance across multiple client sites.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in overseeing FM services across varied client portfolios
• Support contractor management and supplier procurement
• Administer Health & Safety and Contractor Registration Scheme systems
• Conduct regular site and vacant unit inspections with detailed reporting
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships
• Instruct contractors on planned and ad‑hoc maintenance work
• Assist with service charge budgets, annual expenditure, and reconciliations
• Support utility procurement, approve supplier invoices, and manage tenant recharges

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum one year’s experience in commercial facilities management
• Strong knowledge of FM principles and health & safety compliance
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Relationship‑builder with suppliers and tenants alike
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK (typically within 2.5 hours)

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your facilities management expertise while working with a variety of clients and property types. You’ll gain exposure to all aspects of FM delivery, with the chance to develop your career in a supportive and professional environment.