Facilities Manager in London
Job Description
Facilities Manager
£50,000 - £60,000 + Car, Package & Opportunities
Middlesex
A Rare Opportunity to Build, Lead & Grow
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday
Our client is a well-established commercial property business with years of heritage. They value loyalty, long-term relationships and doing things properly.
Due to recent structural changes, they are now seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to take ownership of maintenance and Health & Safety across a diverse UK portfolio.
This is a brand-new role — a genuine opportunity for the right individual to step in, shape the function, represent the company at senior level, and grow with an ambitious and expanding organisation.
This isn’t about chasing a £5k salary difference — it’s about finding the right long-term fit.
Multi-site travel across the UK is required.
The Role
Based at the Head Office in West London, you will work across a portfolio including:
- A multi-tenanted office building in Manchester
- Sites across London, Berkshire and the South West
Typical working pattern:
- 1–2 days per week in the office
- 3 days visiting sites
- Approximately 1 week per month in Manchester (early starts required)
This is a visible, active and hands-on position — not a desk-bound role.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Maintenance
You will take full responsibility for:
- Managing day-to-day building operations across multiple sites
- Supervising maintenance staff and external contractors
- Overseeing electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general building systems
- Negotiating and reviewing service contracts annually
- Managing fire safety, air conditioning and compliance providers
- Reviewing and approving RAMS
- Conducting inspections and implementing preventative measures
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records
Health & Safety Leadership
- Developing and implementing H&S policies and procedures
- Reviewing site-specific and company-wide risk assessments
- Conducting audits and compliance reviews
- Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions
- Delivering H&S training and promoting a strong safety culture
- Ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and fire regulations
You will confidently represent the business at meetings and provide credible, informed advice to the senior management team.
About You
We are looking for a certified, commercially aware professional who can operate independently and bring structure where needed.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Facilities Manager across multiple sites
- Strong background in building maintenance (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)
- NEBOSH certification
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
- Experience managing contractors and service contracts
- Confident reviewing risk assessments and RAMS
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Comfortable responding to occasional out-of-hours emergencies
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
You’ll Be Someone Who:
- Enjoys being out on site and visible
- Can audit, retain and improve contractor performance
- Thrives on variety across commercial and self-storage property
- Is seeking a long-term opportunity within a growing business
Why Join?
- £50,000–£60,000 salary (flexible for the right person)
- Company car
- Ride to Work scheme
- Free parking
- Established, loyal and stable organisation
- Growing business with scope to shape and develop the role
- Supportive management team
This is not a business in crisis or in a rush. Time is being taken to find the right person — someone who wants a new challenge within a smaller, expanding organisation where they can truly make an impact.
If you're ready to take ownership, shape a function and grow with a respected property business, we’d love to hear from you.
020 7118 4848
Maxwell Stephens Recruitment