Facilities Manager

Dalkia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Flexible benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead technical facilities management, statutory compliance and estates assurance across a multi-site education contract. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you'll ensure buildings, assets and maintenance services are safe, compliant and reliable across our school estate.

Working with the Senior Facilities Manager, you'll translate findings into prioritised maintenance plans, lifecycle programmes and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing a complex or multi-site facilities, estates, property or asset portfolio with knowledge of hard FM, building services and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience leading compliance assurance, technical audits, risk management and remedial programmes; able to translate reports into maintenance plans and investments.
• Experience leading and developing teams and managing contractors, with strong stakeholder communication and the ability to influence and challenge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the statutory compliance programme with inspections, maintenance and remedial actions supported by auditable evidence.
• Assess estate condition, asset performance and technical risks and develop prioritised maintenance, lifecycle and investment recommendations.
• Oversee planned, reactive and remedial maintenance, set standards for engineers/contractors and verify safety and quality of work.
• Lead technical audits, risk reviews and incident investigations, ensure corrective actions progress and escalate significant concerns.
• Build relationships with client and school stakeholders, define works requirements and support procurement and delivery.
• Use CAFM and performance data to maintain reliable assurance reporting and develop team capability through mentoring.

Skills

Hard FM

Building services

Statutory compliance

Compliance assurance

Team leadership

Contractor management

CAFM systems

Budget & procurement

Education

NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma

IOSH qualification

IWFM membership or qualifications

Tools

CAFM software

Asset-management systems

Reporting systems

Job description

Facilities Manager

Location: Multi-site role across a portfolio of schools

About the Role

Dalkia UK is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead technical facilities management, statutory compliance and estates assurance across a multi-site education contract. Reporting to the Contract Manager, you'll ensure buildings, assets and maintenance services are safe, compliant and reliable.

Working closely with the Senior Facilities Manager, you'll turn compliance findings, estate condition information and technical risks into practical maintenance priorities, lifecycle plans and improvement programmes. This highly mobile role requires a visible presence across the estate, combining hands-on technical oversight with informed planning and clear client advice.

You'll be supporting schools through the delivery of safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the statutory compliance programme, ensuring inspections, maintenance and remedial actions are planned, completed and supported by accurate, auditable evidence.
• Assess estate condition, asset performance and technical risks, developing prioritised maintenance, lifecycle and investment recommendations.
• Oversee planned, reactive and remedial maintenance, setting clear standards for engineers and contractors and verifying the safety, quality and completion of work.
• Lead technical audits, risk reviews and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are progressed and significant concerns are escalated.
• Build trusted relationships with client and school stakeholders, providing clear estates advice, defining works requirements and supporting procurement, quotations and delivery.
• Use CAFM and performance data to maintain reliable assurance reporting, identify improvements and develop team capability through technical guidance and mentoring.

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience managing a complex or multi-site facilities, estates, property or asset portfolio, with strong knowledge of hard FM, building services and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience leading compliance assurance, technical audits, risk management and remedial programmes, including interpreting technical reports and developing maintenance, lifecycle or investment plans.
• Experience leading and developing teams and managing contractors, with confident stakeholder communication and the ability to advise, influence and constructively challenge.
• Commercial awareness covering budgets, procurement, quotations and works delivery, alongside competence using CAFM, compliance, asset-management and reporting systems.
• A recognised health and safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent; IOSH membership or a relevant IOSH qualification; and a full UK driving licence with the ability to travel regularly across the estate.

Experience within education or public-sector estates, IWFM qualifications or membership, chartered or certified IOSH status, and relevant technical, engineering or property qualifications would further support your application.

Why Join Us?

You'll play a key role in shaping safe, reliable school estates, helping clients make informed decisions about compliance, maintenance and future investment. With scope to share your expertise, develop colleagues and improve service standards, you'll have opportunities to make a lasting contribution to the contract and grow your career within Dalkia UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including retail discounts, electric vehicle schemes, eye care and technology loans
• Access to wellbeing resources and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee recognition awards and referral bonuses
• One paid volunteering day annually to support a cause that's important to you
• Company-issued technology, uniform and PPE where applicable
• Training and genuine opportunities for career progression across our Facilities Management and wider Group businesses

At Dalkia, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and respectfully throughout our selection process. If you require any adjustments, please inform our Talent Acquisition team in confidence.

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.