Facilities Manager

EllisKnight International Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee a prominent office location in Solihull. The role demands compliance with health, safety standards, and robust management of contractors within budget. Ideal candidates will have IOSH or NEBOSH certification and strong problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing contractors within budgets.
• Previous facilities management experience in retail or mixed-use environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Manage occupier fit-outs and monitor budgets.
• Engage key stakeholders and manage property events.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Smartspaces Application

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Facilities Manager / IOSH or NEBOSH Certified.

Disrupt agency is a certified B Corp and "purpose driven" recruitment & search business for the Property Industry. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Facilities Manager to join our client's team and oversee the management of a prominent Grade A office location in Solihull.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations and health, safety, environment, and security standards.
- Managing landlord and occupiers’ expectations and delivering a first-class customer experience.
- Directly controlling and monitoring budgets to achieve cost, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Leading engagement with key stakeholders and managing events at the property.
- Driving our sustainability pledge and acting as an ambassador for Ashdown Phillips in communicating client objectives related to sustainability.
- Managing occupier fit-outs and small works.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Strong working knowledge of current statutory legislation and regulations, especially Health, Safety, and Environment (IOSH qualification is essential, NEBOSH preferred).
- Proven experience in managing contractors and service levels (e.g., M&E, security, and cleaning) within agreed budgets.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to meet various service requirements.
- Solid understanding of service charges and budgeting techniques.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and respond in emergency situations.
- Previous facilities management or management experience in either a retail or mixed-use environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of the Smartspaces Application is a plus.

This role offers an opportunity to work in a high-calibre environment with a diverse range of occupiers. If you are a proactive and self-motivated professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.