Facilities Manager (3112)

Cathedrala appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in Exeter is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee a multi-disciplinary maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical qualifications, leadership experience, and a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £49,500 and great company benefits. Apply today to join a dynamic organization where your contributions will have a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing multi-skilled maintenance teams in a complex setting.
• Sound understanding of H&S legislation (e.g., asbestos, legionella, gas safety, CDM).
• Confident with compliance systems and a data-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and statutory standards.
• Manage complex building systems and infrastructure, with oversight of M&E, structural works, and fleet.
• Develop and implement SLAs, monitor KPIs, and support audits and accreditations.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance management

Technical knowledge in facilities management

Education

Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., HND, City & Guilds)

Tools

CAFM tools

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Up to £49,500 DOE | Great company benefits | Exeter

Our client is a large, forward-thinking organisation with a strong commitment to operational excellence and service quality. They operate a diverse and technically complex estate and are dedicated to maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant facilities. With a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, they provide a dynamic environment where strategic leadership and hands-on expertise are highly valued.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Facilities or Estates professional to lead a large multi-disciplinary maintenance team. As Facilities Manager, you’ll be responsible for statutory compliance, maintenance planning, operational resilience, and proactive asset management across a complex and high-profile site. The role requires a confident leader who can combine technical know-how with a commercial mindset to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities for the Facilities Manager include:

• Lead and deliver planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and statutory standards
• Manage complex building systems and infrastructure, with oversight of M&E, structural works, and fleet
• Develop and implement SLAs, monitor KPIs, and support audits and accreditations
• Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled in-house team and oversee external contractors

Requirements for the Facilities Manager include:

• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., HND, City & Guilds) in electrical, mechanical, or building services
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-skilled maintenance teams in a complex setting
• Sound understanding of H&S legislation (e.g., asbestos, legionella, gas safety, CDM)
• Confident with compliance systems and CAFM tools, with a data-led approach to planning and risk
• Competitive salary of £49,500
• Generous annual leave and pension contribution
• Opportunities for professional development and progression

Ready to take your facilities leadership career to the next level? Apply today to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will make a real difference. For a confidential discussion or to submit your application, get in touch with our recruitment team.

Note on Sponsorship:We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.