Senior Facilities Manager

Catch 22; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch 22 is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager for a prestigious high-end residential complex in London. The role manages maintenance, contractor performance, and compliance to uphold premier estate standards.

You will oversee day-to-day site operations, utility readings, CCTV and stock control, while supporting budget and contract reviews. The ideal candidate has an engineering background with experience in large, complex developments and a track record of safe, compliant facilities management

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred for overseeing complex environments.
• Experience managing large, high-end residential or corporate developments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Operations: support the Development Manager in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Contractor Management: lead third-party M&E suppliers and ensure safe, quality performance.
• Compliance & Health and Safety: monitor statutory records and test emergency systems.
• Day-to-day Management: inspect communal areas, manage stock, readings, and CCTV.
• Financial & Admin Support: assist with budget coordination, lease compliance and waste systems.

Skills

Engineering

Facilities management

Job description

Senior Facilities Manager, High End Residential complex. Old Street, London, GBP65–70k plus bens

Job Overview

• Role: Senior Facilities Manager / Lead Facilities Manager
• Location: London, EC1V
• Salary: to GBP70,000 per year
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Engineering background preferred

Ideally some previous experience managing large, complex, and high–end residential, healthcare or corporate developments preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Operations: Support the Development Manager in overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance activity. Ensure a premier living environment for residents while upholding pristine estate presentation.
• Contractor Management: Lead and manage third–party contractors, including Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) suppliers, ensuring proper performance and safe working practices.
• Compliance & Health and Safety: Oversee statutory compliance records through internal software. Conduct routine testing on emergency lighting, fire alarms, smoke vents, and emergency lift lines.
• Day–to–day Management: Conduct frequent site and communal area inspections, manage stock control, facilitate utility meter readings, and monitor CCTV operations.
• Financial & Admin Support: Assist the Development Manager with budget coordination, contract reviews, lease compliance, and waste management systems.

This is a superb opportunity to join a leading FM company, servicing an extremely high spec, high value, city centre residential estate. Further career development opportunities also await!