Facilities Manager

Lynx Employment Services Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK facilities management firm is seeking a Facilities Manager for a high-security site in Tyseley. The role is responsible for the safe operation of facilities and critical services, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective contractor management. Ideal candidates will have a strong facilities management background, excellent knowledge of building services, and skills in budget control and stakeholder management. NEBOSH certification is desirable. Competitive compensation and an opportunity to work in a secure environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management for secure or critical environments.
• Knowledge of compliance obligations related to facilities.
• Ability to manage contractors in restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations ensuring uptime of services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage facilities budgets and lifecycle plans.

Skills

Facilities management background in secure/critical environments

Strong knowledge of building services

Proven contractor management

Budget control and stakeholder management

Calm and decisive under pressure

Education

NEBOSH General or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Manager - Secure Environment

Role Summary: Responsible for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of all facilities and critical building services within a high‑security site. Ensures maintenance, statutory compliance, contractor control, and site resilience while working to strict security protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities operations, ensuring uptime of M&E, HVAC, power, fire, water, lifts, and building fabric.
• Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance via CAFM, meeting SLAs and maintaining full asset records.
• Manage statutory compliance (fire, electrical, water hygiene/Legionella, LOLER/PUWER, asbestos, COSHH).
• Lead permit‑to‑work and safe systems (hot works, isolations, confined spaces, working at height).
• Procure, onboard, and supervise security‑cleared contractors; enforce RAMS and secure‑zone rules.
• Support audits/inspections and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
• Manage facilities budgets, lifecycle plans, and continuous improvement/energy efficiency.
• Work closely with Security, H&S, IT, and Operations on resilience and change control.
• Provide incident response and participate in on‑call rota as required.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Facilities management background in secure/critical or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of building services and compliance obligations.
• Proven contractor management in restricted areas.
• Budget control, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Calm, discreet, and decisive under pressure.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General or equivalent.