Facilities Manager

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Facilities Manager for their Speke office. This full-time role involves overseeing Hard Facilities Services for Knowsley Schools, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave, life cover, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life Cover of 2x annual salary

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities including qualifications and training

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience managing small to medium variation works.
• Understanding of risk assessment/management.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Hard Facilities Services for Knowsley Schools.
• Conduct monthly Manager Safety Visits and record findings.
• Oversee small & medium-sized variation works.

Skills

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Risk Assessment

Motivation

Influencing

Education

IOSH Accreditation

Tools

CAFM Systems

Job description

Equans is looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team in Speke on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.

Role Location and Travel

This role will be based at the Equans Speke office with additional travel across the contract for Knowsley Schools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the delivery of Hard Facilities Services for the Knowsley Schools PFI estate.
2. Ensure all reactive works and site team PPM activities meet rectification targets.
3. Coordinate with Helpdesk and site teams to log and record completion times for planned, corrective, and reactive works.
4. Deputise for the Account Manager as necessary.
5. Oversee small & medium-sized variation works, ensuring compliance with pricing, CDM, and contractual requirements.
6. Support Project Management division with larger Variations.
7. Manage, motivate, and inspire site teams.
8. Conduct monthly Manager Safety Visits and record findings.
9. Audit legislative compliance folders and escalate concerns.
10. Manage risks related to safety, health, environment, and quality through assessments, PPE, training, and procedures.
11. Support Works Cost Co-Ordinator to ensure accurate billing and timely payments.
12. Attend quarterly SMT and monthly client meetings to provide operational input.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life Cover of 2x annual salary
• Employee discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 CSR days per year
• Learning opportunities including qualifications and training
• Employee Referral Rewards
• Access to employee networks (AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, etc.)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing resources

Candidate Profile

• Excellent customer service skills and expectation management
• Experience managing small to medium variation works
• Professional and reasonable conflict resolution skills
• Experience with CAFM systems
• Strong motivation and influencing skills
• Understanding of risk assessment/management, ideally IOSH accredited
• Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality assurance systems

About Us

Equans is a global leader in energy services with nearly , employees across more than 50 countries, and an annual turnover exceeding 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables. Our goal is to support the energy transition towards net zero and digital transformation.

Next Steps

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application through our platform. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, aligning with our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We support a culture where everyone's voice is heard and valued, providing a welcoming environment where you can be your true self. Our employee networks include AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Women Together, Working Parents, Young Professionals, and Veterans and Reservists Network.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages, and some roles may require a Disclosure check. All inquiries should be directed to our Resourcing Team, not directly to Managers.