Facilities Manager

Fusion People; Highweek; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead a council FM service in Newton Abbot. The role focuses on safe, compliant and efficient buildings with a 09:00–17:00 Mon-Fri schedule. Temporary contract until 31 December with PAYE rate £22.91/hour. Will oversee hard and soft FM and drive sustainability initiatives.

You will manage staff, budgets, and external contracts, ensuring value for money while reporting on space use and costs. Driving licence required.

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience in facilities management.
• Experience of managing staff, budgets and financial planning.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building services.
• Understanding of sustainability and carbon reduction.
• Level 4 FM qualification (IWFM or equivalent) and a management qualification such as ILM Level 4, or a willingness to work towards them.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of facilities staff.
• Develop and deliver an FM strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
• Manage delegated budgets and external contracts, ensuring value for money.
• Oversee hard FM (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, heat pumps, EV charging, fire safety, lifts, solar, CCTV) and soft FM (cleaning, grounds, reception, security, porters).
• Manage risk, health and safety, and sustainability initiatives.
• Use data to report on space efficiency, compliance and running costs.

Skills

Facilities management

Staff management

Budget management

Health and safety

Sustainability

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

IWFM Level 4

ILM Level 4

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead a council’s Facilities Management service, providing leadership and operational oversight of the estate so that buildings are safe, compliant, efficient and sustainable.

Job type: Temporary, initially until the 31st of December

Location: Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00

Rate: £22.91/h PAYE

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of facilities staff
• Develop and deliver an FM strategy aligned with organisational objectives
• Manage delegated budgets and external contracts, ensuring value for money
• Oversee hard FM (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, heat pumps, EV charging, fire safety, lifts, solar, CCTV) and soft FM (cleaning, grounds, reception, security, porters)
• Manage risk, health and safety, and sustainability initiatives
• Use data to report on space efficiency, compliance and running costs

Essential

• Significant proven experience in facilities management
• Experience of managing staff, budgets and financial planning
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building services
• Understanding of sustainability and carbon reduction
• Level 4 FM qualification (IWFM or equivalent) and a management qualification such as ILM Level 4, or a willingness to work towards them
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in energy management and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of local government

- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.