Facilities Manager

Macdonald & Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald & Company seeks an experienced Facilities Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Manchester, overseeing facilities across a multi-site commercial portfolio. You will partner with property and asset management teams to maintain high standards and deliver an exceptional occupier experience.

The role requires proven FM experience, strong H&S knowledge, and the ability to lead on health, safety and business continuity, with responsibility for budgets, contractors and on-site teams.

Qualifications

• Proven facilities management experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and relevant legislation.
• Experience with M&E and hard/soft services.
• Experience managing teams, suppliers and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities across multiple commercial sites.
• Oversee hard and soft services, including M&E, cleaning, security and front of house.
• Lead on health & safety, compliance, risk and business continuity.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, budgets and on-site teams.
• Support ESG and sustainability objectives.
• Build strong relationships with occupiers and respond to their needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and customer experience.

Skills

Facilities management

H&S knowledge

M&E knowledge

People management

Budget management

Communication

Organisation

Customer focus

Job description

Facilities Manager – 12-Month FTC

Manchester / Multi-site

£50,000–£55,000

The opportunity

An established and growing commercial property business is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

You’ll take responsibility for facilities management across a diverse commercial portfolio, working closely with property and asset management teams to maintain high standards and deliver an excellent occupier experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage facilities across multiple commercial sites
• Oversee hard and soft services, including M&E, cleaning, security and front of house
• Lead on health & safety, compliance, risk and business continuity
• Manage contractors, suppliers, budgets and on-site teams
• Support ESG and sustainability objectives
• Build strong relationships with occupiers and respond proactively to their needs
• Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and customer experience

About you

We’re looking for an experienced Facilities Manager with:

• Proven commercial facilities management experience
• Strong knowledge of H&S and relevant legislation
• Good understanding of M&E and hard/soft services
• Experience managing people, suppliers and budgets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and high standards