Senior Facilities Manager - Multi-Site Compliance Leader

Maxwell Stephens Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxwell Stephens Recruitment is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities management and statutory compliance across a multi-site estate. The role blends strategic estate planning with hands-on operational management, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained, with oversight across sites and guidance to senior leaders on estates, compliance and health and safety.

You will shape the estates strategy, drive continuous improvement and manage contractors, budgets and

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates or property management.
• Experience managing statutory compliance programmes and planned preventative maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets and procurement activities.
• Background in leading, developing and supporting facilities teams.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities and estates management across the sites, ensuring buildings, grounds and infrastructure are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Take responsibility for statutory compliance, including fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical safety and other essential inspections.
• Develop and oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes, alongside reactive maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Manage cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, waste management and other facilities services.
• Provide advice and guidance to senior leaders on estates, compliance and health and safety matters.
• Support long-term estate planning, capital investment priorities and the delivery of maintenance projects.
• Manage contractors and service providers, including procurement, quotations, RAMS, performance and value for money.
• Monitor facilities budgets, expenditure and financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the facilities team, supporting performance, training and professional development.
• Maintain a positive health and safety culture, undertaking inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Contribute to business continuity and emergency planning arrangements.

Skills

Facilities management

Estates management

Contract management

Health & safety

Budget management

Leadership

Procurement

Facilities maintenance

Project management

Risk assessment

Job description

Maxwell Stephens Recruitment is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities management and statutory compliance across a multi-site estate. The role blends strategic estate planning with hands-on operational management, ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained, with oversight across sites and guidance to senior leaders on estates, compliance and health and safety.

You will shape the estates strategy, drive continuous improvement and manage contractors, budgets and