Facilities Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management agency is seeking a Facilities Manager for a 12-month contract to oversee operations in a prestigious office in Oxford. Responsibilities include managing facilities services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and controlling the budget. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, health and safety qualifications, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Stable 12-month contract

Professional and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities in a corporate or multi-tenanted office environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) and statutory compliance.
• Excellent budget management and contractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hard and soft facilities management services.
• Manage mechanical and electrical planned maintenance schedules.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with tenants to resolve issues and maintain satisfaction.
• Control the facilities budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Facilities Management

Building Services Knowledge

Contract Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Education

Recognised Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH)

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Manager (12-Month Contract)

Location: Oxford

Contract Length: 12 Months

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Facilities Manager for a 12-month contract to oversee the total facilities management of a prestigious commercial office block in the heart of Oxford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and hands-on professional to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all tenants and visitors. You will be the primary point of contact for all facilities-related matters, responsible for both strategic planning and day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all hard and soft facilities management services, including cleaning, security, waste management, and landscaping.

• Managing and monitoring all mechanical and electrical (M&E) planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive works.

• Ensuring strict adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including conducting risk assessments, fire safety checks, and water hygiene (Legionella) management.

• Liaising with tenants to address any issues promptly and maintain high levels of satisfaction.

• Managing third-party contractors and suppliers, from procurement and negotiation to performance reviews.

• Controlling the facilities budget, authorising expenditure, and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

• Conducting regular building inspections to ensure the property is maintained to the highest standards.

• Managing small-scale office moves, fit-outs, and minor projects as required.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated Facilities Manager with a proven track record in a corporate or multi-tenanted office environment. You will possess:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar Facilities Manager role.

• Strong knowledge of building services (M&E) and statutory compliance.

• Excellent contractor and budget management skills.

• A recognised health and safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH is highly desirable).

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a keen eye for detail.

• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

What We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate.

• A stable 12-month contract with sociable Monday to Friday working hours.

• The opportunity to manage a key commercial property in a prime Oxford location.

• A professional and supportive working environment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.