Facilities Manager

NRL; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at our Bristol site, with occasional support at Cardiff. This hands-on role ensures services are delivered safely, compliant, and to high standards.

You will coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, and lead facilities staff across Bristol and Cardiff. The role requires proactive, detail-oriented professionals with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in facilities management, workplace operations or a similar site-based role.
• Proven ability to manage site operations independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service delivery.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Desirable: Corporate workplace experience and a relevant facilities management qualification, such as IWFM.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained workplace.
• Coordinate building maintenance, repairs, contractors and service providers.
• Oversee workplace services, including cleaning, reception, mail and meeting rooms.
• Act as the main point of contact for employees and site leadership regarding facilities matters.
• Support health, safety, environmental and security requirements, including inductions and access control.
• Manage supplier performance, facilities invoices, purchase requests and site records.
• Support office moves, workplace changes and small projects.
• Manage Facilities Support staff across Bristol and Cardiff.
• Communicate facilities updates and resolve workplace issues promptly.

Skills

Facilities management

Site operations

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

IWFM qualification

Relevant facilities management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Facilities Manager

Location: Bristol, with occasional travel to Cardiff

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £22 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day workplace operations at the Bristol site, with occasional support required at the Cardiff office. This is a hands‑on role requiring a proactive and organised individual to ensure facilities services are delivered effectively, the workplace remains safe and compliant, and high standards of service are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained workplace.
• Coordinate building maintenance, repairs, contractors and service providers.
• Oversee workplace services, including cleaning, reception, mail and meeting rooms.
• Act as the main point of contact for employees and site leadership regarding facilities matters.
• Support health, safety, environmental and security requirements, including inductions and access control.
• Manage supplier performance, facilities invoices, purchase requests and site records.
• Support office moves, workplace changes and small projects.
• Manage Facilities Support staff across Bristol and Cardiff.
• Communicate facilities updates and resolve workplace issues promptly.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in facilities management, workplace operations or a similar site-based role.
• Proven ability to manage site operations independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service delivery.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Desirable: Corporate workplace experience and a relevant facilities management qualification, such as IWFM.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.