Facilities Manager

TSR Recruitment Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

TSR Recruitment Limited is seeking a Facilities Manager in Sheffield to oversee day-to-day facilities and maintenance for a 417-unit student and private residential development. You will lead a small on-site maintenance team and coordinate external contractors to keep the site compliant and well-maintained.

Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities/building/property management within student accommodation or PBSA, with a hands-on, proactive approach and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management, Building Management or Property Management.
• Experience in student accommodation or PBSA/residential developments.
• Confident in managing a small maintenance team and coordinating contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 2–3 Maintenance Operatives on-site.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance across a 417-unit development.
• Allocate and monitor daily maintenance jobs.
• Manage external contractors and specialist service providers.
• Ensure health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and contractor records.

Skills

Facilities management

Team management

Health & safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

Location: Sheffield
Contract: Fixed Term 3 Months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08 30
Sector: Student Accommodation / Residential Property

TSR Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day–to–day facilities and maintenance operation of a large 417–unit student and private residential development in Sheffield.

This is an initial 3–month fixed–term position, managing a small on–site maintenance team and ensuring the development is maintained to a high standard for residents.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of all maintenance and facilities activities across the development. You will oversee a team of 2 3 Maintenance Operatives, prioritising workloads and ensuring repairs, planned maintenance and compliance requirements are dealt with efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating a team of 2 3 on–site Maintenance Operatives
• Overseeing reactive and planned maintenance across the 417–unit development
• Allocating and monitoring daily maintenance jobs
• Managing external contractors and specialist service providers
• Carrying out regular inspections of communal areas, plant rooms and facilities
• Ensuring health & safety and statutory compliance requirements are maintained
• Monitoring fire safety, emergency lighting and other building compliance requirements
• Dealing with maintenance issues raised by residents and the management team
• Ensuring works are completed promptly and to an appropriate standard
• Maintaining accurate maintenance, compliance and contractor records
• Supporting the wider management team with the day–to–day operation of the development

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience in Facilities Management, Building Management, Property Management or a similar maintenance–led role.

Experience within student accommodation, residential developments, apartment blocks, PBSA or Build to Rent would be particularly advantageous.

You should be:

• Confident managing a small maintenance team
• Experienced in planned and reactive maintenance
• Knowledgeable regarding building health & safety and compliance
• Comfortable managing contractors and suppliers
• Organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
• Hands–on and proactive in resolving day–to–day issues
• A strong communicator with a professional approach to residents and contractors

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:30

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager who is available for an immediate or short–notice start and is looking for a 3–month fixed–term assignment in Sheffield.