Facilities Manager

Digital Appointments; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Appointments is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our buildings near Basingstoke. You will own hard FM delivery, oversee M&E, HVAC and building fabric, and manage a small team of maintenance staff and contractors.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a proactive approach, and a focus on cost control and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and implement

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management with a strong hard FM background.
• Solid knowledge of building services, fire safety systems and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing specialist contractors.
• Good budget awareness and cost management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with an organised, practical approach.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage hard FM services across premises, including M&E, HVAC, fire systems, lifts, plumbing and building fabric.
• Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes and ensure prompt resolution of issues.
• Source and manage specialist contractors and suppliers for quality and value for money.
• Carry out site inspections and risk assessments, maintain compliance records.
• Manage facilities budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Plan minor works, refurbishments and building improvements.
• Oversee emergency procedures and business continuity planning.
• Supervise facilities or maintenance team members where applicable.
• Promote sustainability and energy efficiency across sites.

Skills

Facilities management

Hard FM

Budgeting

Communication

Risk assessments

Contract management

Team supervision

Site inspections

Job description

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in hard FM? A leading, well-established organisation near Basingstoke is looking for a technically capable and proactive Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient running of its buildings and infrastructure.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you’ll oversee the maintenance, compliance, and performance of the organisation’s premises, with a clear focus on the building fabric and mechanical and electrical services. You’ll be the go-to person for all things premises related, managing planned and reactive maintenance, overseeing specialist contractors, and making sure statutory compliance is spot on. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll see the real impact of your work and be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing hard FM services across the organisation’s premises, including M&E, HVAC, fire systems, lifts, plumbing, and building fabric
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and to a high standard
• Sourcing, managing, and monitoring specialist contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality of service, compliance, and value for money
• Carrying out regular site inspections and risk assessments, maintaining accurate compliance records and documentation
• Managing facilities budgets, keeping a close eye on costs and identifying opportunities for savings
• Planning and overseeing minor works, refurbishments, and building improvement projects
• Managing emergency procedures and supporting business continuity planning
• Supporting and supervising facilities or maintenance team members where applicable
• Promoting sustainability and energy efficiency across the organisation’s sites

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a facilities management role with a strong hard FM background.
• Solid technical knowledge of building services, fire safety systems, and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience managing specialist contractors
• Good budgetary awareness and the ability to manage costs effectively
• A practical, organised, and solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with colleagues and external partners at all levels
• Based within commuting distance of Basingstoke