Facilities Account Manager, Preston, PR1

Apleona UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Facilities Account Manager to lead their FM teams across the North West. This role involves overseeing both hard and soft services at prestigious client sites, ensuring compliance with operational standards and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse teams effectively. Join a well-regarded organization that offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days plus BH

Generous monthly car allowance

Life assurance

Healthcare cover

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Cycle to work

Access to a virtual GP

Health & wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Strong FM experience in a client lead environment.
• Ability to manage multi-million pound P&L effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead FM teams for hard and soft services.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and manage onsite services.

Skills

Facilities Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

P&L Management

Client Relationship Management

Job description

The details for the selected vacancy are shown below.

• Advert Title Facilities Account Manager, Preston, PR1
• Advert Text

  Facilities Account Manager

  Location – Preston (Regional across the North West)

  Hours – Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00

  We have an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced, organised and professional Facilities Account Manager to oversee and lead our FM team or both hard and soft services at our prestigious client sites across the North West.

  You will take the lead in providing Facilities Management at our well known client facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the day to day operation on the ground, coordinating the hard and soft services for the facility and managing the teams on site.

  The Facilities Account Manager will accurately and efficiently co-ordinate the onsite services as per IFM requirements, compliance expectations and guidelines, and will report to the Regional Account Director.

  The Facilities Account Manager will also be responsible for liaising closely with the client and other stakeholders with day to day matters and ensuring these are aligned with any overarching strategic objectives.

  A strong knowledge of working in both soft and hard FM services is necessary.

  Why should you apply?

  • Competitive salary package
  • Great access to benefits such as:
    • 25 days plus BH
    • Generous monthly car allowance
    • Life assurance
    • Healthcare cover
    • Employee discounts via Perkbox
    • Cycle to work
    • Access to a virtual GP and to a health & wellbeing app
  • Well established business with scope for continued personal development

  What do you need?

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound FM experience, ideally gained in a client lead environment
  • Experience of working with direct and outsourced service delivery teams.
  • Experience of managing and leading a team of FM managers, supervisors or equivalent.
  • Experience in managing, influencing and operating within a multi-client/contract environment.
  • Ability to effectively manage a multi-million pound P&L and deliver against business targets.
  • Ability to manage disparate teams of geographical spread and varied functionality.
  • Ability to develop and implement service delivery in line with strategic business objectives.
  • Successful in presentation skills to client senior management teams and operation contract staff.
  • Ability to manage change quickly and efficiently whilst maintaining effective service provision.
  • Ability to be flexible with client and team relationships.
  • Full UK driving license with access to personal vehicle.

  Sound appealing? Please press apply and we will be in touch!