A Rare Opportunity to Build, Lead & Grow

40 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Our client is a well-established commercial property business with years of heritage whom value loyalty, long-term relationships and doing things properly.

Our client are now seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to take ownership of maintenance and Health & Safety across numerous UK properties.

This is a brand-new role created to strengthen the business following structural changes. It’s an 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 difference in salary it’s about finding the right long-term fit.

There will be Multi-Site Travel through the UK.

The Role

Based at the Head Office in West London you will work across a diverse portfolio including:

• A multi-tenanted office building in Manchester

• Sites in London, Berkshire and The South West

You’ll typically spend:

• 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 role not desk-bound.

Key Responsibilities

You will take full responsibility for:

Facilities & Maintenance

• 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 compliance with UK legislation and fire regulations

You will represent our client confidently at meetings and provide credible, informed advice to the management team.

About You

We are looking for a certified, responsible and commercially aware professional who can operate independently and bring structure where needed.

Essential:

• 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

• Ability to review risk assessments and RAMS confidently

• 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:

• Is comfortable being “out and about”

• Can audit, retain and improve contractor performance

• Enjoys variety across commercial and self-storage property

• Is looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing business

Why Join Our Client?

• £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 opportunity to develop the role

• Supportive management team

This is not a company in a rush or in crisis. We are taking the time to find the right person someone who wants a new challenge within a smaller, expanding business 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.

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Please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848, or send your CV to cv@maxwellstephens.com.

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