Facilities Manager — Safety, Contracts & Operations

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our client's Corporate Services team at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth. The role focuses on delivering high-quality facilities management on-site, ensuring compliance, accessibility, comfort and attractiveness of the workplace.

You will lead preventative maintenance, manage contracts, oversee security and safety, contribute to a five-year forward maintenance plan, and develop strong relationships with stakeholders while guiding a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Experience managing health and safety in the workplace.
• Strong line management and proactive contract management experience.
• Budget management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.
• Knowledge of legislation related to building management and safety.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and manage preventative maintenance of infrastructure and building fabric.
• Manage contracts proactively, ensuring suppliers meet obligations and provide value for money.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities management services, ensuring excellent customer care.
• Contribute to and monitor a five-year Forward Maintenance Plan.
• Manage site security procedures, access controls, and contracted security services.
• Analyze facilities management data to optimize services and implement environmental sustainability practices.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety qualifications

Health and safety in workplace

Line management

Budget management

Communication and IT literacy

Legislation knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our client's Corporate Services team at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth. The role focuses on delivering high-quality facilities management on-site, ensuring compliance, accessibility, comfort and attractiveness of the workplace.

You will lead preventative maintenance, manage contracts, oversee security and safety, contribute to a five-year forward maintenance plan, and develop strong relationships with stakeholders while guiding a