Lead Facilities Manager – Multi-Tenant Office (Leeds)

Andersen James Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Phillips are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of a multi-tenanted office building in Leeds. This hands-on, client-facing FM role offers genuine ownership of day-to-day operations, budgets and projects.

You’ll work independently with 4 days on site and 1 day flexible, managing contractors, the service charge budget, compliance with UK legislation, and strong relationships with clients and occupiers.

Qualifications

• Strong FM background within a UK property environment
• Experience managing contractors and supply chains
• Experience managing service charge budgets
• Excellent client and occupier-facing communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of a building

Responsibilities

• Full FM responsibility for the building and day-to-day operational delivery
• Managing contractors and the wider supply chain
• Managing the service charge budget
• Overseeing outsourced cleaning and hosting contracts
• Managing planned and reactive maintenance
• Supporting and delivering major capex projects
• Managing client and occupier relationships
• Ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and property requirements
• Building a strong relationship with the client and becoming a trusted advisor
• Working closely with the on-site receptionist and wider occupier community

Job description

Ashdown Phillips are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of a multi-tenanted office building in Leeds. This hands-on, client-facing FM role offers genuine ownership of day-to-day operations, budgets and projects.

You’ll work independently with 4 days on site and 1 day flexible, managing contractors, the service charge budget, compliance with UK legislation, and strong relationships with clients and occupiers.