Facilities Manager

IWFM; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, compliance, and operational efficiency of its Theale site. The role requires leadership of building services, contractor management, health & safety compliance, and FM projects to support safe, efficient operations and growth.

You will lead budgets, manage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring a high-performing workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities or estate management role.
• Strong knowledge of FM principles, maintenance, and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and risk management.
• Experience budgeting and controlling facilities costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities and building management across the site.
• Ensure health, safety and compliance with regulations.
• Manage contractors and external service providers.
• Lead projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets and control costs.
• Support business continuity and risk management.
• Drive sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Health & Safety

Budget control

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Facilities Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a well–established and growing organisation seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, compliance, and operational efficiency of its facilities in Theale.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all building services, infrastructure, contractor management, health & safety compliance, and facilities–related projects. The successful candidate will play a vital part in delivering a safe, efficient, and high–performing working environment while supporting future business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities & Building Management


• Health, Safety & Compliance


• Contractor & Supplier Management.


• Project Management.


• Budget & Cost Control


• Business Continuity & Risk Management


• Sustainability & Continuous Improvement


• Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Skills

Essential

• Proven experience in a Facilities Manager, Building Manager, Estates Manager, or similar role.


• Strong understanding of facilities management principles, building maintenance, and compliance requirements.


• Experience managing contractors and external service providers.


• Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and risk management.


• Experience managing facilities budgets and controlling costs.