Facilities Manager

FM Conway; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Conway is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance and safety within their facilities in Sevenoaks. This permanent, full-time position includes responsibilities such as budget management, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in facilities management and strong leadership skills, along with a CFM certification.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Healthcare

Company van

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management.
• Strong understanding of building systems and safety regulations.
• Full UK driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and manage budgets for facilities maintenance and improvements.
• Supervise facilities staff and maintain inventory of equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Vendor Negotiation

Project Management

Education

CFM Certification

Degree in Facilities Management

Job description

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FM Conway is currently seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety and functionality of our facilities. As our Facilities Manager you will be supervising and coordinating all maintenance activities including repairs, renovations, installations. Ensuring that all facilities are well maintained and operational. This is a permanent, full time position based from Sevenoaks, Kent.

The duties of the Facilities Manager role will include:

-Developing and managing budgets for facilities maintenance, repairs and improvements ensuring cost-effectiveness

-Liaising with external contractors, vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive bids, negotiate contracts and oversee service delivery

-Ensuring compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations

-Implementing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections to mitigate risks

-Optimising space utilisation within facilities for example plan office layouts and oversee moves and relocations

-Maintaining inventory of equipment, machinery and supplies and coordinating procurement and disposal processes as necessary

-Supervising facilities staff and providing training, guidance and performance evaluations

What skills and experience do you need?

We are seeking a Facilities Manager who has proven experience in facilities management and possesses a strong understanding of building systems, maintenance and safety regulations. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills and be proficient in budget management, vendor negotiation and project management. A CFM certification or degree in Facilities Management is desirable. Travel to other company locations will be required and therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Facilities Manager , we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, a company van, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief introduction to FM Conway

FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence . As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.