National Facilities Manager

IWFM; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, plus bank public

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Digital GP Scheme

Volunteer Scheme

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paterni

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Learning opportunities and career

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a National Office Facilities Manager to join the Land & Mineral Resources team. The location is flexible and travel will be necessary.

Reporting to the Head of Property, you will lead the Facilities Management Team to deliver strategic and operational facilities requirements across Breedon buildings, complying with regulations and best practice. You will establish FM strategy, manage external service providers, monitor budgets, and support space planning, relocations

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in property/facilities management or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Proven management ability with planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Experience of managing a multi-site office estate and data management.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work to deadlines and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Facilities Management Team to deliver strategic and operational FM requirements.
• Establish and implement a facilities management strategy across sites.
• Direct external facilities service providers and ensure compliant working environments.
• Oversee office facilities, equipment, maintenance, cleaning schedules and stock.
• Manage budgets and monitor facilities-related expenses.
• Support space planning, relocations and renovations as needed.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance in line with policy.
• Provide hands-on support for building maintenance and site issues.
• Co-ordinate vendors, tenders and procurement with auditable records.
• Maintain property information and liaise with heads of functions on changes.
• Deliver workplace improvements to enhance productivity and colleague experience.

Skills

Management experience

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Data management

Teamworking

Verbal & written skills

Microsoft Office

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in property/facilities management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

The Role:

We are seeking a National Office Facilities Manager to join the Land & Mineral Resources team. The location is flexible and travel will be necessary.

Reporting to the Head of Property, you will be responsible for leading the Facilities Management Team to deliver the strategic and operational facilities requirements of the company. This will involve establishing and implementing a facilities management strategy and directing the management of the external facilities service providers to ensure suitable working environments for occupiers of all Breedon buildings, in accordance with statutory requirements and good practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain all office facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance
• Coordinate regular maintenance, repairs, and cleaning schedules.
• Oversee office supplies, inventory management, and vendor relations.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in line with company policies and regulations.
• Maintaining comprehensive property information for all office buildings and facilities.
• Provide guidance and assistance on office relocations, space planning, and renovations as needed.
• Monitor and control facilities budgets and expenses.
• Develop and implement workplace strategies to enhance productivity and colleague experience.
• Manage/supervise a range of building and general services maintenance, providing regular feedback on ongoing activity.
• Carry out risk assessments where required
• Liaise with function heads to document and communicate changes.
• Work as part of the team in providing a flexible service and be available whenever possible for out of hours emergencies.
• Comply with all current Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and report any breaches via the appropriate reporting routes.
• Provide and maintain office furniture as required.
• Provide 'hands-on' support in maintaining the building and its facilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Educated to degree level in a property/facilities management related qualification or the ability to demonstrate experience in a comparative role.
• Proven track record in management ability and be able to demonstrate planning, organisational and communication skills along with the capability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of managing a multi-site office estate. Strong data management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivation and a proactive attitude to work.
• Teamworking skills and the ability to work independently.
• You will have good verbal and interpersonal skills and excellent written communication skills.
• Full knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental practices, and relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Sound knowledge of commercial procedures relating to specification, competitive quotation and supply as well as purchasing
• Understands and works to commercial procedures for purchasing, tenders/quotations and monitoring of contractors to provide fully auditable records
• General understanding of costs and market rates in all areas of responsibility
• Microsoft Office experience

Job Benefits

• Car allowance
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
• Holiday Purchase Scheme, up to 5 days per holiday year
• Digital GP Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Saver Scheme
• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
• Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways

Diversity Statement:

At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Join Us:

If you're looking for a role that challenges you, offers progression, and contributes to building better futures, we'd love to hear from you. This position is an opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and dynamic environment at Breedon Group.