Facilities Manager

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association client is seeking a highly skilled Facilities Manager to oversee multiple locations across the South East of the United Kingdom. The role requires proven experience in facilities management, particularly within housing or multi-site estates. Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, managing compliance checks, overseeing maintenance, and ensuring effective risk assessments. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH qualification and possess strong knowledge of health and safety regulations. This position offers a dynamic working environment with regional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager within housing or multi-site estates.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, building compliance, and risk management.
• Confidence in managing contracts, SLAs, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections ensuring buildings are compliant.
• Manage compliance checks including fire and health safety.
• Lead supplier and contractor management to ensure performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Supplier management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Facilities Manager (South East Region)

Hourly Rate: £33.17 per hour LTD / £28.70 per hour PAYE (inc. holiday pay)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Multiple Sites Across the South East

Overview

Our housing association client is seeking a highly skilled and flexible Facilities Manager to oversee multiple locations across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FM professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys regional travel, and has a strong background in compliance, safety, and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections across a regional patch, ensuring all buildings are well‑maintained and compliant.
• Manage compliance checks including fire safety, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee M&E services, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, and reactive repairs.
• Lead supplier and contractor management, ensuring value for money, strong performance, and adherence to SLAs.
• Provide effective risk assessments, accurately recording and reporting findings.
• Support and manage service charge and lease management activities where required.
• Maintain excellent communication with internal teams, external contractors, and residents.
• Deliver a professional service under pressure, ensuring high standards are always met.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, ideally within housing or multi‑site estates.
• NEBOSH qualification (essential).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, building compliance, and risk management.
• Experience in M&E, fire safety, and PPM planning.
• Confidence in managing contracts, SLAs, and supplier performance.
• Ability to support service charge budgeting and lease obligations.
• Geographically flexible with the willingness to travel across the South East.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional, calm, and solutions‑focused approach.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next regional role and meet the criteria above, please apply with your CV or contact Prakash by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed).