Facilities Manager

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Birmingham is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee operations at a high-security site. The successful candidate will ensure reliable operation of facilities and manage compliance with strict security protocols. Essential skills include strong knowledge of building services and proven contractor management experience. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management within high-security or regulated sectors is essential.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and building services.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations and ensure uptime of services.
• Manage compliance with fire, electrical, and water hygiene regulations.
• Procure and supervise security-cleared contractors.

Skills

Facilities management background in secure environments

Strong knowledge of building services

Proven contractor management skills

Job description

Facilities Manager – Secure Environment

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.
• Work closely with Security, H&S, IT, and Operations on resilience and change control.
• Provide incident response and participate in on‑call rota as required.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Facilities management background in secure / critical or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of building services and compliance obligations.
• Proven contractor management in ...