Facilities Manager

Centrick; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Birthday extra day off

Health & wellbeing

Sick pay boost

Life assurance

Learning & development

Mental health support

Volunteer day

Benefits platform

Job summary

Centrick is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, safety and performance across our residential and commercial developments in Birmingham and beyond. You’ll own building standards, contractor performance and compliance across our Build to Rent and Asset Management portfolios.

Working with Asset Managers and site teams, you’ll ensure developments are well maintained, operate within budgets and deliver value for clients while driving continuous improvement in service

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building services and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, procurement and tendering.
• Good budget management and cost control.
• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to manage multiple sites and deadlines.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and identify risks.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Manage contractors and suppliers safely and to standard.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes.
• Ensure statutory compliance and timely remedial actions.
• Support long-term maintenance planning and capital projects.
• Contribute to service charge budgets and monitor costs.
• Monitor service levels and KPIs to improve performance.
• Coordinate maintenance with internal teams and clients.
• Support onboarding/offboarding of developments.

Skills

Facilities management

Building services

Procurement

Tendering

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation

Multisite management

Detail-oriented

Job description

At Centrick, we’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety and performance of our residential and commercial developments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced facilities or maintenance professional to take ownership of building standards, contractor performance and compliance across our Build to Rent (BTR) and Asset Management portfolios.

Working closely with Asset Managers, Property Managers and site-based teams, you’ll ensure our developments are maintained to the highest standards, operate within agreed budgets and deliver excellent value for our clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same, but the tasks below offer a glimpse of what to expect. If you don’t meet every point but believe you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

• Carry out site inspections, identify risks and ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard.
• Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Lead tendering and procurement processes, negotiating contracts and securing value for money.
• Ensure statutory compliance, accurate records and timely completion of remedial actions.
• Support long-term maintenance planning, capital expenditure projects and building lifecycle strategies.
• Contribute to service charge budgets, monitor expenditure and manage costs against agreed client budgets.
• Monitor service levels and KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve performance.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to coordinate maintenance, manage risks and maintain service standards.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of developments, ensuring smooth operational and compliance handovers.

What You Need to Succeed

• Experience in facilities management, building maintenance or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance processes and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, procurement and tendering processes.
• Good financial awareness, including budget management and cost control.
• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to manage multiple sites, competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

• Time to Recharge: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme based on role
• Extra Holiday: Your holiday allowance grows with your length of service—because loyalty deserves rewards
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash, virtual GP, therapies, dental and optical support
• Sick Pay Boost: Company sick pay increases over time to support your wellbeing when you need it most
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones with financial protection in place when it matters most
• Learning & Development: Study support and access to our dedicated academy to help you grow professionally and personally
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 mental health services
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate your way
• Giving Back: One volunteer day annually to support a charity or cause close to your heart
• BenefitPlatform: One online platform for all benefitsand recognition

At Centrick, we’re Team Player, Vibrant and Exceptional. We’re looking for someone who embodies these values, builds strong relationships and takes pride in delivering high standards across every development.

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re passionate about building safety, maintenance excellence and delivering outstanding facilities management, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Centrick and help us create safe, well-maintained and exceptional places to live and work.