Senior Buildings & Facilities Manager - Hybrid

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking a proactive Buildings & Facilities Manager to oversee the Council’s estate. The role focuses on safety, maintenance, and efficient service delivery across property portfolios.

You will manage planned/reactive maintenance, BRREP budgets, and contracts, while ensuring statutory compliance and coordinating teams such as caretaking and cleaning. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working in a permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in buildings and facilities management.
• Strong budget awareness and contract oversight.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across the Council’s property portfolio.
• Managing BRREP budget monitoring and reporting.
• Ensuring statutory compliance for buildings and facilities.
• Maintaining the Asbestos Register and acting as Responsible Person under Legionella Policy.
• Leading procurement and management of building and facilities services and contracts.
• Managing utility contracts and caretaking, cleaning, print/post room and courier services.
• Providing practical advice and coordinating with senior staff across the Council.

Skills

Facilities management

Contract management

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking a proactive Buildings & Facilities Manager to oversee the Council’s estate. The role focuses on safety, maintenance, and efficient service delivery across property portfolios.

You will manage planned/reactive maintenance, BRREP budgets, and contracts, while ensuring statutory compliance and coordinating teams such as caretaking and cleaning. The position offers flexibility with hybrid working in a permanent, full-time role.