Senior Facilities Manager - Brettenham House

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Senior Facilities Manager
- Brettenham House

Location:

Central London

Reports to:

Associate Director
- Facilities Management

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Senior Facilities Management professional to become an integral member of our London team. This is a unique opportunity to assume responsibility for Brettenham House, one of the city's most prestigious new office developments. You will play a pivotal role in managing this landmark property, ensuring its reputation for excellence is upheld and developed.

We pride ourselves on providing a brilliant service so time management, the ability to work under pressure, self-motivate and prioritise are an absolute must. We are offering a real opportunity to grow within a company with a reputation of promoting and growing talent, working with an impressive client base.

Acting as a visible ambassador for the company's values, consistently demonstrating them in behaviour, decision-making, and leadership. Champion a culture where our values are embedded in everyday activities, actively promoting and reinforcing them across teams. Align actions and initiatives with the wider company strategy, helping translate strategic goals into practical outcomes while inspiring others to do the same.

At Ashdown Phillips, we celebrate diversity, embracing individuals from all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We believe that by bringing together unique perspectives, we create dynamic, forward-thinking teams.

We need a proactive, hands‑on professional who can lead from the front. You will:

• Have experience managing multi‑occupier, complex properties, ideally within a managing agent environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering excellent service while managing budgets and contractors.
• Be confident, self‑motivated, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment, prioritising effectively under pressure.

We pride ourselves on fostering talent, offering career growth, and working with a prestigious client base. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys variety, and wants to leave their mark on a high‑profile property.

• Size:
  Circa 128,000 sq. Ft. of premium office space plus 6,600 sq. ft. of outdoor terrace.
• Status: WELL Platinum, Best in Class Trophy Asset
• Heritage:
  Iconic Art Deco building, sympathetically redeveloped to meet modern sustainability and occupier standards.
• Location:
  
  Prime Central London, on the elbow of the River Thames

Brettenham House is more than a building, it's a landmark that blends history, sustainability, and functionality for today's occupiers.

• Lead, manage, and develop all FM services for the building, ensuring best‑in‑class operational delivery.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and contracts for security, M&E, cleaning, and building fabric maintenance.
• Ensure statutory compliance across health, safety, environment, and security standards.
• Act as the main point of contact for occupiers, clients, contractors, and stakeholders, building strong professional relationships.
• Drive a culture of excellence, embedding company values, leading by example, and motivating teams and contractors to deliver consistently high standards.
• Monitor, develop, and support the FM team, identifying training needs, improving competencies, and reviewing performance regularly.
• Identify and implement environmental and sustainability initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to property marketing, ensuring that the building is presented as a premier, high‑performing workspace.

You will liaise with a wide range of contacts, including:

• Contract managers and service providers (M&E, security, cleaning)
• Fabric maintenance contractors
• Landlord representatives (architects, surveyors, consultants, insurance agents, marketing and letting agents)
• Ashdown Phillips & Partners colleagues (MD, Directors, Senior and Associate Directors, surveyors, and…