Facilities Manager

ameygroupi; Evesham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Canteen facilities

On-site gym

Job summary

Amey is recruiting an on-site Facilities Manager at HMP Long Lartin to lead Hard FM across the site, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient service delivery. You will manage the estate, develop the team, and build strong client relationships within a secure, operationally demanding environment.

The role requires a qualified FM professional with extensive experience in Hard FM, strong H&S knowledge, and proven budget and KPI management. Prison security clearance will be supported by Amey.

Qualifications

• A recognised and relevant technical or facilities management qualification, ideally IWFM Level 3 or equivalent.
• Substantial experience leading Hard FM or estates services in a complex operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and the practical implementation of policies.
• Sound knowledge of statutory and mandatory compliance, including experience preparing for external audits.
• Experience managing service delivery, KPIs, budgets and costs.
• Confident first-line people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop teams.
• Credible customer and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• A clear, professional and sensitive communication style, including when discussing technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and strategic management of the estate on behalf of the client.
• Drive and maintain statutory and mandatory compliance across all areas of service delivery.
• Ensure hazards are identified and suitable, sufficient risk assessments are completed to reduce or eliminate risk.
• Champion strong health and safety standards, ensuring colleagues understand and comply with policies and procedures.
• Carry out audits and spot checks to confirm that work delivered by direct employees and subcontractors meets the required quality standards.
• Manage performance against KPIs and ensure the team understands how its work contributes to successful service delivery.
• Lead, support and develop the site team, including first-line management and employment processes.
• Build effective relationships with HMPPS and other key stakeholders through clear, confident and professional communication.
• Manage site budgets, monitor profit and loss, and identify additional works opportunities.
• Support environmental management and local and business zero-carbon programmes.
• Maintain strong operational oversight of planned and reactive maintenance activity, ensuring work is completed safely and on time.
• Provide visible leadership and bring the resilience needed to succeed in a secure, operationally demanding environment.

Skills

IWFM Level 3

Hard FM leadership

Health & safety regs

Audit readiness

Budget management

Stakeholder mgmt

Team development

Clear communication

Education

Facilities management qualification

Job description

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced on-site Facilities Manager at HMP Long Lartin. This is a high-profile leadership role for someone who thrives in a complex Hard FM environment and wants to make a visible, lasting impact.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an on-call requirement for escalations.

You will also benefit from free on-site parking, canteen facilities and access to an on-site gym.

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons.

By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

As the Facilities Manager, you will lead the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of Hard FM services across the site. You will oversee the estate, develop your team and work closely with the client to strengthen service delivery. This is an opportunity for a resilient, confident FM professional to take ownership of a challenging and rewarding environment.

What you will do:

• Lead the day-to-day operation and strategic management of the estate on behalf of the client.
• Drive and maintain statutory and mandatory compliance across all areas of service delivery.
• Ensure hazards are identified and suitable, sufficient risk assessments are completed to reduce or eliminate risk.
• Champion strong health and safety standards, ensuring colleagues understand and comply with policies and procedures.
• Carry out audits and spot checks to confirm that work delivered by direct employees and subcontractors meets the required quality standards.
• Manage performance against KPIs and ensure the team understands how its work contributes to successful service delivery.
• Lead, support and develop the site team, including first-line management and employment processes.
• Build effective relationships with HMPPS and other key stakeholders through clear, confident and professional communication.
• Manage site budgets, monitor profit and loss, and identify additional works opportunities.
• Support environmental management and local and business zero-carbon programmes.
• Maintain strong operational oversight of planned and reactive maintenance activity, ensuring work is completed safely and on time.
• Provide visible leadership and bring the resilience needed to succeed in a secure, operationally demanding environment.

What you will bring:

• A recognised and relevant technical or facilities management qualification, ideally IWFM Level 3 or equivalent.
• Substantial experience leading Hard FM or estates services in a complex operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and the practical implementation of policies.
• Sound knowledge of statutory and mandatory compliance, including experience preparing for external audits.
• Experience managing service delivery, KPIs, budgets and costs.
• Confident first-line people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop teams.
• Credible customer and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• A clear, professional and sensitive communication style, including when discussing technical matters.

Experience within a prison or secure environment would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable experience gained in settings such as engineering or complex estates.

Prison Security Clearance will be required. Amey will support you through this process.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Regional Operations Manageror Principal Operations Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

Who weare

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, andmaintaincritical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operationalexpertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.