Senior Facilities Manager - High-Rise Residential

Faith Recruitment Ltd; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Referral bonus scheme

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Faith Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a large, high-rise residential development in Woking. You will ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while owning facilities and maintenance across the site, collaborating with onsite teams for a top-quality resident experience.

The role focuses on lifecycle planning, energy efficiency, and robust reporting to sustain asset performance and integrity over the long term.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Facilities Manager or similar within residential or complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems and building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health & safety, statutory compliance and high-rise building regulations.
• Proven experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of fire safety systems and compliance processes.
• Comfortable using CAFM systems, BMS and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• IOSH Managing Safely and NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Relevant technical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent).
• IWFM membership or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the onsite facilities and maintenance team.
• Manage planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.
• Ensure full compliance with H&S, fire safety and statutory regulations.
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring safe and high-quality delivery.
• Carry out regular inspections across plant rooms, apartments and communal areas.
• Manage Permit to Work systems and review RAMS documentation.
• Maintain accurate records via CAFM and compliance systems.
• Support lifecycle planning and capital works projects.
• Monitor utilities and drive energy efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure all life safety systems are fully operational.
• Provide regular performance and compliance reporting.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

M&E systems knowledge

Health & safety

CAFM/BMS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH General Certificate

IWFM membership or progress

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

CAFM software

MS Office

Job description

Faith Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a large, high-rise residential development in Woking. You will ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance while owning facilities and maintenance across the site, collaborating with onsite teams for a top-quality resident experience.

The role focuses on lifecycle planning, energy efficiency, and robust reporting to sustain asset performance and integrity over the long term.