Senior Facilities Manager – Local Authority Portfolio

Zohorecruit; London; On-site; NOK 529,000 - 705,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Senior Area Facilities Officer to support Southwark Council’s property portfolio. The role oversees facilities services, compliance, and maintenance, ensuring buildings are safe and compliant.

You will manage SLAs, budgets up to £250k, and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and contractors. The position is a 3-month contract with the Local Authority, based in London, with 36 hours per week and an online interview process scheduled for 29th

Qualifications

• Experience managing operational buildings and property portfolios.
• Experience overseeing maintenance, repairs, and facilities contracts.
• Experience monitoring building compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and expenditure.
• Experience developing and managing Service Level Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Facilities Managers across a portfolio of operational buildings.
• Act as the intelligent client for Facilities Management services.
• Ensure buildings are inspected, audited, and maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Monitor building compliance, condition, safety, and maintenance standards.
• Respond to emergency and urgent property-related issues.
• Specify, commission, and oversee repair, maintenance, and improvement works.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Manage customer and client relationships across council departments.
• Support the delivery of site-based facilities management services.
• Monitor and manage budgets of up to £250,000.
• Produce and analyse performance and financial information.
• Liaise with Building Surveyors, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and MEP Engineers.
• Ensure Health & Safety, statutory compliance, and council policies are followed.
• Support reactive maintenance, minor projects, and ongoing facilities operations.
• Ensure operational buildings provide a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors.
• Support service improvement initiatives and business planning activities.

Skills

Facilities Management

Property Management

Budget management

Contract management

Health & Safety

Stakeholder engagement

SLAs management

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Senior Area Facilities Officer to support Southwark Council’s property portfolio. The role oversees facilities services, compliance, and maintenance, ensuring buildings are safe and compliant.

You will manage SLAs, budgets up to £250k, and coordinate with engineers, surveyors, and contractors. The position is a 3-month contract with the Local Authority, based in London, with 36 hours per week and an online interview process scheduled for 29th