Facilities Manager

IWFM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM is seeking a Facilities Manager for a public sector client in Greater Manchester. The role is hybrid, with 2 days worked from home and 3 days on site, initially temporary with potential to go permanent.

You will manage hard FM, statutory compliance, audits and contractor performance across a portfolio, ensuring safety and value for money. You will review maintenance reports, coordinate audits, and support the FM Helpdesk and property team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management and property compliance.
• Background in FM audits, estates or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of statutory property compliance and health & safety.
• Experience with coordinating contractors and reviews of reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, compliance and maintenance of buildings.
• Coordinate property compliance audits and contractor activity.
• Review reported maintenance and compliance actions with timely remediation.
• Monitor fire, electrical safety and legionella compliance across portfolio.
• Undertake site inspections and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities Management

Property Compliance

FM Audit

Estates

Property Maintenance

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Facilities Manager – Temp to potential Perm

Our client is a large public sector organisation responsible for managing a diverse property portfolio across Greater Manchester. They are looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager on an initial temporary basis, with the potential for the position to become permanent. This is a client–side role with a strong focus on Hard FM, statutory compliance, audits, planned and reactive maintenance and contractor management. Candidates with a strong property compliance, building compliance or FM audit background will also be considered. This is a hybrid role, allowing 2 days per week from home, and 3 days in the office or out within the portfolio.

Your new role:

As Facilities Manager, you will support the delivery of Hard FM and property compliance services across a designated portfolio.Reporting to the Property Compliance Manager, you will work closely with contractors, building managers, the FM Helpdesk and the wider property team to ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and well maintained. A key part of the position will involve reviewing statutory and planned maintenance reports, identifying remedial actions, monitoring compliance and undertaking regular site visits and audits.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and effectively maintained.
• Coordinate and undertake property compliance audits.
• Review PPM and statutory compliance reports including FRAs, LRAs and EICRs.
• Identify remedial works and ensure actions are completed within appropriate timescales.
• Monitor compliance across fire safety, electrical safety, legionella and wider building services.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activity.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors.
• Undertake regular site inspections, audits and contractor meetings.
• Maintain accurate asset condition and statutory compliance information.
• Work with the FM Helpdesk and wider property team to resolve maintenance issues.
• Act as a key point of contact for building managers, occupiers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the management of vacant properties, including inspections and maintenance requirements.
• Monitor service delivery and identify opportunities to improve performance and value for money.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Previous experience in Facilities Management, Property/Building Compliance, FM Audit, Estates or Property Maintenance.
• Good understanding of statutory property compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of compliance areas such as fire safety, legionella and electrical safety.
• Experience reviewing compliance reports, audits and remedial actions.
• Knowledge of Hard FM and building maintenance services would be advantageous.
• Experience working with contractors and monitoring service delivery.
• Ability to coordinate multiple compliance and maintenance requirements across a property portfolio.
• Experience using CAFM systems or similar property/FM systems would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.

What you'll get in return

• Initial temporary contract with potential to become permanent.
• Client–side Facilities Management opportunity.
• Exposure to a diverse property portfolio.
• Opportunity to develop experience across Hard FM and statutory compliance.
• Opportunity to join an established property and facilities team.

Pay rate: 175– 225 per day through Umbrella, dependent on experience.
Contract length: c6 months
Hours: 37 hours per week, with flexibility on start and end times.
Holidays: 33 days plus bank holiday.