Facilities Manager

Varnom Ross; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy in the role

Clear pathways for career progression

Employee-focused culture

Job summary

A commercial property management firm is seeking a Facilities Manager based in the East Midlands. This role involves managing the operations of a portfolio of mixed-use properties across the East Midlands to North London, with a hybrid working model of three days on-site and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in facilities management and excellent client relationship skills. This position offers significant opportunities for career progression and a focus on employee development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management, ideally with managing agent exposure.
• Strong track record in managing retail or mixed-use properties.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day FM operations across multiple sites.
• Building and maintaining strong client and tenant relationships.
• Overseeing suppliers and contractors for compliance and performance.
• Leading on health, safety, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Support sustainability initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Client relationship management

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

We’re partnering with a commercial property management business with a strong reputation in the mixed-use sector. They are looking for a Facilities Manager, ideally based in the East Midlands, to join their growing team.

This role offers a well-balanced mix of on-site and home-based working. You’ll spend three days a week at a commercial site in Lincolnshire, with the remaining two days working remotely, overseeing a small portfolio of mixed-use properties spanning the East Midlands to North London. Typically, sites will require a monthly visit to ensure smooth operations.

The company prides itself on an employee-focused culture, offering autonomy in your role and clear pathways for long-term career progression. With the Facilities Management team set to continue growing over the next year, there are excellent opportunities for development, growth, and making a significant impact

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing day-to-day FM operations across multiple sites.
• Building and maintaining strong client and tenant relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Overseeing suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance and high performance.
• Leading on health, safety, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and driving continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in facilities management, ideally with managing agent exposure.
• Strong track record in managing retail or mixed-use properties.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance (IOSH).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and lead from the front.
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills.

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, I\'d be happy to arrange a private discussion.