Facilities Manager

Reigate & Banstead County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reigate & Banstead County Council is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to support its property portfolio. The role involves managing facilities operations, overseeing contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The council offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

15% contribution to LGPS pension scheme

Discounts at local and high street stores

Salary sacrifice schemes like cycle leasing

Leisure centre memberships

Flexible and agile working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Significant relevant experience in facilities management.
• A clean and valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team delivering facilities management services.
• Prepare monthly progress and financial reports on contracts.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Contract Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Project Management

Building Surveying

Construction Principles

Education

IWFM Level 4 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you have strong experience in providing facilities management services to a diverse property portfolio? Do you have proven experience in Contract Management, Health & Safety, and Project Management? Then this is a job for you!

About the Role

Our dynamic Property Team is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Facilities Manager to support the Council’s 5-year plan, including the Local Government Reorganisation. You will provide services and processes that support the core business of Reigate & Banstead’s property portfolio, which includes the Town Hall site, Maintenance Depots, Community Centres, Public Conveniences, and Leisure & Recreational Premises.

You will undertake a full range of building facilities duties, including managing day-to-day Responsive Repairs, Planned Maintenance Programmes, and providing technical advice/support to other council staff, including assistance with office space planning and relocations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a small team delivering facilities management and postal & reprographic services.
2. Manage contractors and consultants in contract delivery.
3. Prepare monthly progress and financial reports on contracts and projects.
4. Ensure all Health & Safety standards and statutory compliance requirements are met.

About You

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• IWFM Level 4 or above qualification, or significant relevant experience.
• Experience in building surveying and contract administration.
• Knowledge of construction principles, practices, contracts, and administration.
• Proven knowledge of premises health & safety compliance and related legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Proficiency in computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• A clean and valid driving licence is essential.

What We Offer

We support your personal and career development and offer a range of employment benefits, including competitive annual leave, a 15% contribution to the LGPS pension scheme, discounts at local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes like cycle leasing, and leisure centre memberships. We promote a flexible and agile working culture to support work/life balance.

Application Details

Closing Date: 15 June

Interviews scheduled for: 19/20 June