Assistant Facilities Manager - Southampton

Harbour Hotels; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle hotel group is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee compliance and maintenance across properties. Responsibilities include managing contractors, planning refurbishments, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in facilities management, strong compliance knowledge, and excellent organisational skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of luxury hotels.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Diverse portfolio of luxury hotels

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Facilities Manager in overseeing building compliance and maintenance.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors.
• Assist with refurbishment and sustainability projects.
• Oversee supplier contracts and ensure best value.
• Lead on Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Contractor management

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager - Southampton

Assistant Facilities Manager

Salary : Up to 45K DOE + 5K car allowance

Location : Ideally based near Southampton, with regular travel to all Harbour Hotels properties

Join one of the UK's leading lifestyle hotel groups!

Harbour Hotels is renowned for its luxury coastal, country, and city properties, award‑winning restaurants, and HarSPA facilities. We're looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to help keep our stunning hotels running smoothly and safely.

What you’ll do

• Support the Group Facilities Manager in overseeing building compliance, maintenance, and safety across our portfolio.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors, and ensure statutory compliance.
• Assist with exciting refurbishment and sustainability projects.
• Oversee supplier contracts and ensure best value.
• Take a lead on Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in facilities management or building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively.

Why join us

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Work across a diverse portfolio of luxury hotels
• Be part of an award‑winning hospitality group

If you’re organised, practical, and passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces, we’d love to hear from you!