Facilities & Asset Operations Manager

Greystar (International); London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a proactive Estates/Facilities Manager to oversee technical services and property maintenance across multiple buildings in the Croydon area. You will lead a team, coordinate third-party contractors, and ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operations.

This role requires strong budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder liaison, with hands-on involvement in planning preventive maintenance and capital projects to maintain asset standards.

Qualifications

• Education to A/HND level or equivalent with numerical skills.
• Understanding of UK health and safety laws relating to buildings.
• Qualification in electrical/mechanical engineering or building trades.
• Knowledge of building repairs, procurement, painting and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance teams and ensure timely work orders meet standards.
• Monitor building services to maximise life span of plant and equipment.
• Coordinate capex and capital works handovers with Estates Management.
• Maintain safety, RAMS, permits to work and compliance records.
• Manage budgets, purchase orders and supplier performance.

Skills

Budgeting

MS Office

Facilities management

Contract management

Health & Safety

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

A/HND level or equivalent

Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification or trade certificate

NVQ/City & Guilds in building trades

Tools

MS Office

Facility management software

Job description

Greystar is seeking a proactive Estates/Facilities Manager to oversee technical services and property maintenance across multiple buildings in the Croydon area. You will lead a team, coordinate third-party contractors, and ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operations.

This role requires strong budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder liaison, with hands-on involvement in planning preventive maintenance and capital projects to maintain asset standards.