Senior Facilities Manager

Fusion People; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Lichfield is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee and enhance FM services across a diverse portfolio including commercial premises and leisure centres. The ideal candidate will possess strong facilities management knowledge, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and demonstrate experience in managing external contracts. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £55k, emphasizing the ability to drive change in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities management operations, PPMs, reactive maintenance, compliance, lifecycle/asset management and CAFM systems.
• Experience in leading and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and managing external contracts and lease/rent arrangements.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and deliver change across a varied portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Take control and update all FM services across the estate.
• Manage and lead a team of professionals in facilities management.
• Prepare, oversee and mobilise new contract agreements with subcontractors.
• Drive required change across a diverse portfolio.

Skills

Facilities management operations

PPMs (Planned Preventative Maintenance)

Reactive maintenance

Compliance

Lifecycle/asset management

CAFM systems

Team leadership

Contract management

Job description

Overview

Senior Facilities Manager – Lichfield – c£55k – Public Sector

A public sector client has created a wholly owned Ltd subsidiary to manage all of its property estate; comprising around 35 commercial premises, a public park, a depot, 2 leisure centres and initially around 20 residential properties, with a view to increase this to over 200.

Responsibilities

• Take control and update all FM services across the estate; this will include PPMs, reactive maintenance, compliance, lifecycle, asset management and the impending implementation of a new CAFM system. Create a PPM schedule and associated compliance documentation.
• Manage and lead a team comprising a surveyor, a lettings manager, 2 repairs and maintenance staff, a project support officer, a compliance officer and a team of cleaners.
• Prepare, oversee and mobilise new contract agreements with subcontractors for the delivery of services across the portfolio. Manage leases and rents for businesses that hire space from the council.
• Drive required change across a diverse and interesting portfolio, applying knowledge of facilities management and related disciplines.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Knowledge of facilities management operations, PPMs, reactive maintenance, compliance, lifecycle/asset management and CAFM systems.
• Experience in leading and coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and managing external contracts and lease/rent arrangements.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and deliver change across a varied portfolio.

Application/Contact

If you are up to the challenge, please get in touch. Apply online or call James Sampson on 07884 448408

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