Contracts Manager (In Facilities) in Milton Keynes

Energy Jobline ZR; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Milton Keynes is seeking a Facilities Manager for a full-time initial 6-month contract with a view to going permanent. You will work with operations to keep the workplace efficient and compliant, while managing suppliers and budgets.

The role oversees daily office and building operations, maintains records, and coordinates facilities teams and contractors. A 37.5-hour week (8:30am–5pm) is standard, with a salary of up to £50,000.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading a team in a facilities environment.
• Budget awareness and ability to manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operational team to ensure efficient workplace operations.
• Oversee day-to-day office and building operations and services.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes.
• Maintain facilities records, compliance docs, reports, and asset information.
• Coordinate communication across facilities teams and contractors.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental, and security standards across locations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager based in Milton Keynes for one of our clients on a Full time initial 6 month contract with a view to going permanent basis. The Contracts Manager plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality facilities management services across multiple sites. Working closely with operational teams, the successful candidate will ensure the efficient running of workplace environments, maintain compliance with health and safety standards, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to the overall facilities strategy. This role requires a proactive individual who can balance operational priorities, stakeholder expectations, and budget requirements while driving continuous improvement.

Summary of the Facilities Manager role Salary: Up to £50,000 Location: Milton Keynes Type of Contract: Initial 6 month contract with a view to going permanent Hours: 37.5 hour working week – 8.30am-5pm

Responsibilities of the Facilities Manager

• Work closely with the Operational team to ensure efficient running of the workplace environment
• Oversee day-to-day office and building operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of all facilities services.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes
• Maintain accurate facilities records, compliance documentation, reports, and asset information.
• Coordinate communication across facilities teams and contractors
• Promote and enforce health, safety, environmental, and security standards across all locations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Monitor office operations
• Act as the primary point of contact for facilities-related enquiries and issues

Requirements for a successful Facilities Manager

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Previous experience within Facilities Management and managing a team
• Experience working within budget and operational timelines
• Working knowledge of EHS legislation and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
• IT literate including Microsoft Office