Facilities Manager

Reed; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Mon-Fri schedule

Immediate start

Temporary assignment

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for Milton Park, Oxford. This temporary contract role oversees day-to-day site operation, maintenance, safety compliance and contractor management across a multi-building site, with a hands-on approach to budgets and projects.

The role emphasizes leadership of the Facilities Team, adherence to UK H&S regulations, and delivery of planned maintenance programmes while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Facilities Management or similar.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance systems.
• Experience managing contractors, projects and facilities budgets.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience using CMMS or Facilities Management systems.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Hands-on role with site-based maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the site across multiple buildings.
• Deliver and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Manage contractors, supplier relationships, permits to work, RAMS and compliance documentation.
• Ensure the site remains compliant with all relevant Health & Safety and statutory regulations.
• Lead and support the Facilities Team, cleaning teams and external contractors.
• Manage HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Oversee inventory, assets, site security and controlled access procedures.
• Support facilities projects, office moves, space planning and future site developments.
• Manage facilities budgets, cost control and supplier contracts.
• Produce management reports and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure high standards across all facilities operations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Leadership

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Budget management

CMMS experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Site maintenance

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Facilities Manager

Milton Park, Oxford

GBP20.52 - GBP25.65 per hour (GBP40k-50k annual equivalent)

Temporary Contract

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to join an innovative and rapidly growing organisation based in Milton Park, Oxford. This temporary position will involve overseeing the day-to-day management, maintenance, compliance and safety of a large multi-building site, ensuring facilities operate efficiently with minimal disruption to business operations.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining practical maintenance, contractor management, project work, health & safety compliance, budget management and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the site across multiple buildings.
• Deliver and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Manage contractors, supplier relationships, permits to work, RAMS and compliance documentation.
• Ensure the site remains compliant with all relevant Health & Safety and statutory regulations.
• Lead and support the Facilities Team, cleaning teams and external contractors.
• Manage HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Oversee inventory, assets, site security and controlled access procedures.
• Support facilities projects, office moves, space planning and future site developments.
• Manage facilities budgets, cost control and supplier contracts.
• Produce management reports and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure high standards across all facilities operations.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience within Facilities Management, Building Services or a similar environment.

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance systems.

Previous experience managing contractors, projects and facilities budgets.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate teams.

Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Experience using CMMS or Facilities Management systems.

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Ability to work in a hands-on role involving occasional manual handling and site-based maintenance activities.

Desirable

Facilities Management experience within a laboratory environment.

IWFM or Certified Facilities Manager qualification.

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of GBP20.52 - GBP25.65 per hour
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative organisation
• Immediate start available
• Temporary assignment