National Facilities Manager

Breedon Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Digital GP Scheme

Volunteer Scheme

Share Saver Scheme

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paterni

EAPfor health and wellbeing support

Discounts on a wide range of products

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a National Office Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities Management Team, delivering strategic and operational facilities requirements across the office estate. The location is flexible and travel will be necessary.

Reporting to the Head of Property, you will implement a FM strategy, manage external service providers, ensure health, safety and environmental compliance, and maintain cost awareness and workplace efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Facilities management

Budgeting and cost control

Health & safety awareness

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in property/facilities management or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

Application Deadline: 27 November 2026

Department: Land and Mineral Resources

Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire

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.