Head of Property and Maintenance

Harbour Hotels Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager based ideally near Southampton. The candidate will oversee building compliance, manage maintenance, and lead on Health & Safety initiatives across luxury hotels. Responsibilities include managing contractors, supporting refurbishment projects, and ensuring statutory compliance. Excellent organisational skills and a full driving licence are essential. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance, appealing to those passionate about maintaining welcoming and safe environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Diverse portfolio of luxury hotels

Award-winning group

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Facilities Manager in overseeing building compliance, maintenance, and safety.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors.
• Assist with refurbishment and sustainability projects.
• Oversee supplier contracts for best value.
• Lead on Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments.

Skills

Facilities management

Compliance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Contractor management

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager

Salary: Up to £45K DOE + £5K car allowance
Location: Ideally based near Southampton, with regular travel to all Harbour Hotels properties

Join one of the UK’s leading lifestyle hotel groups!

Harbour Hotels is renowned for its luxury coastal, country, and city properties, award‑winning restaurants, and HarSPA facilities. We’re looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to help keep our stunning hotels running smoothly and safely.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Group Facilities Manager in overseeing building compliance, maintenance, and safety across our portfolio.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, liaise with contractors, and ensure statutory compliance.
• Assist with exciting refurbishment and sustainability projects.
• Oversee supplier contracts and ensure best value.
• Take a lead on Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in facilities management or building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Work across a diverse portfolio of luxury hotels
• Be part of an award‑winning hospitality group

If you’re organised, practical, and passionate about creating safe, welcoming spaces, we’d love to hear from you!