Facilities Manager

Lynx Employment Services; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Birmingham is seeking a Facilities Manager for a high-security environment. The role involves ensuring reliable operation of facilities, managing contractors, overseeing compliance with safety protocols, and handling budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills and experience in a secure setting. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement in operational efficiency and energy management.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management within a secure environment.
• Understanding of maintenance protocols and compliance regulations.
• Ability to manage contractors and oversee maintenance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Manage PPM and reactive maintenance while maintaining asset records.
• Lead contractor onboarding and enforce security protocols.

Skills

Facilities operations management

Maintenance management

Statutory compliance knowledge

Contractor management

Budget management

Job description

Facilities Manager Secure Environment

Role Summary

Responsible for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all facilities and critical building services within a high-security site. Ensures maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor control, and site resilience while working to strict security protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations, ensuring uptime of M&E, HVAC, power, fire, water, lifts, and building fabric.
• Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance via CAFM, meeting SLAs and maintaining full asset records.
• Manage statutory compliance (fire, electrical, water hygiene / Legionella, LOLER / PUWER, asbestos, COSHH).
• Lead permit-to-work and safe systems (hot works, isolations, confined spaces, working at height).
• Procure, onboard, and supervise security-cleared contractors; enforce RAMS and secure‑zone rules.
• Support audits / inspections and maintain audit‑ready documentation.

Manage facilities budgets, lifecycle plans, and continuous improvement / energy efficiency.