Facilities and Estates Compliance Manager

iFM Bolton; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Manchester seeks an experienced Facilities and Estates Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with regulations and manage estates staff and contractors. Applicants should have a background in facilities compliance, senior-level experience in engineering, and the ability to manage budgets. This full-time role involves operational coordination in a healthcare setting, offering benefits like NHS discounts and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Car leasing scheme

Death in service

Career progression opportunities

Skills

Experience in a similar Facilities / Estates Compliance role

Managing contractors and staff

Analyzing service performance

Senior-level experience in engineering

Understanding of best practices and regulations

Knowledge of CAFM maintenance systems

Professional qualification through degree or equivalent

Experience managing budgets and cost control

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Facilities and Estates Compliance Manager

Salary: GBP55,690 – GBP62,682 PA

Location: Bolton with some regular travel to communities

Permanent, Full time

37.5 hours a week

Closing date: 29th August 2025

Interview date: WC 8th September 2025

Second Interviews: TBC

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Facilities and Estates Compliance Manager to join our team in Bolton.

We are looking for someone who can ensure the company adheres to compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards. Providing expert, specialist, professional building, engineering, and facilities service expertise to estates staff, directors, senior management, and external agencies.

You will support and advise the wider Estates (soft and hard services) and Capital Development teams, ensuring legal compliance, conducting audits, and benchmarking against best practices to achieve value, quality service, and meet the needs of patients, staff, and clinical service delivery.

Taking the lead in liaising and communicating with various stakeholders, you will ensure information is shared efficiently. You will inspire in-house staff and a network of consultants, suppliers, and contractors to improve compliance, value, and outcomes, optimizing overall performance.

You will ensure documentation for project/programme management, risk, and insurance compliance is in place and develop strategies for energy systems aligned with the Capital Investment Plan.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in a similar Facilities / Estates Compliance role.
• Experience managing contractors and staff across multiple disciplines and projects.
• Ability to analyze service performance of in-house and external teams to standards and specifications.
• Senior-level experience in engineering and/or building construction industries.
• Understanding of best practices, strategies, methodologies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of CAFM maintenance systems.
• Professional qualification through degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing budgets, expenditure, and cost control.

Operational management experience in healthcare/NHS or similar environments is advantageous. Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, and DoH guidance should be stated in your application.

Please note, participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota is required, and occasional attendance at community locations is expected. The role is primarily based in Bolton.

For full details, view the job description and person specification.

Why work for IFM?

Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, providing facilities management at Royal Bolton Hospital and surrounding health centres. Our staff ensure the smooth operation of healthcare services in Bolton.

We are committed to supporting the local community and providing vital healthcare services. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals passionate about delivering excellent service.

Benefits:

• NHS discounts
• Car leasing scheme
• Death in service
• Career progression opportunities

This role requires a standard DBS disclosure.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. We commit to interviewing eligible candidates.

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