Premises Manager

BAM Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM FM is seeking an FM Premises Manager for Solihull Schools, responsible for operational management of facilities services. The role includes overseeing compliance, safety, and service quality while leading a team. A competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered, aiming to build a sustainable tomorrow.

Benefits

Contributory pension

BUPA

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Gym subsidy

BAM social club membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing teams.
• Experience in hard & soft FM provision.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations across hard and soft FM services.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage FM budgets, procurement, and cost control activities.

Skills

Operational Management

Client Relationship Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of New Technologies

IT Literacy

Education

ILM Level 2 Facilities Management

IOSH Managing Safety

CDM Regulations in Facilities Management

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting an FM Premises Manager to join the team at Solihull Schools and based out of Castlewood School. Working 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. The Premises Manager will support the Assistant Facilities Manager to ensure that the services provided to the Authority are in accordance with the Service Agreement. Working 40 hours per week 7.00am - 3.00pm or 10.00am - 6.00pm.

Your mission

The FM Premises Manager is responsible for the effective operational management of all facilities services on site, ensuring compliance, safety, service quality, and cost efficiency. This role involves leading a team of in-house and/or subcontracted service providers, managing maintenance, soft and hard services, and liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

• Oversee daily site operations across hard (e.g. M&E) and soft (e.g. cleaning, security, waste) FM services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and safety requirements (e.g. H&S, fire safety, ISO standards).
• Manage PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Monitor and manage contractor performance and SLAs/KPIs.
• Lead site FM team including supervisors, engineers, and service personnel.
• Manage FM budgets, procurement, and cost control activities.
• Coordinate with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and align on service delivery.
• Implement sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs.
• Maintain accurate records including risk assessments, maintenance logs, and compliance documentation.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and emergency planning.
• Support capital projects and refurbishments as required.

Who are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• A proven track record of managing others
• Previous experience in hard & soft FM provision
• Client relationships skills – experience of public/private sector culture
• An extensive background in operational management and relevant trade experience in hard or soft FM
• Strong interpersonal, customer relationship and organisational skills
• Knowledge of new technologies relating to the support services – such as telecommunications, security systems, office services, building management systems, IT software, energy management
• IT Literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Qualifications:

• ILM Level 2 Facilities Management or equivalent.
• ILM Level 2 First line Management or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safety.
• CDM regulations in Facilities Management.
• Management of Working in Confined Spaces.
• HABC, Level 3 in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons.
• Knowledge of ISO 18001:2007 Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 2008 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO, 14001, 2004 Environmental Management System.
• Basic Electrical Training.
• IPAF MEWP Boom/Scissor Training.
• PASMA Scaffold Towers.
• Working at Heights.
• Basic approach to cleaning.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. A DBS will be required for this position.