Senior Facilities Manager

Job in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK

Listing for: IWFM

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07

Job specializations:

Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management, Maintenance Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Facilities Manager for an immediate–start, 6–month contract. This role takes full operational and strategic custody of a multi–site corporate portfolio, overseeing the compliant delivery of both Hard and Soft Services (including M&E, fabric, cleaning, security, and waste management).

You will step into an established estate to manage in–house teams, direct specialist contractors, control budgets, and safeguard total statutory compliance across all assets.

Key Responsibilities

Total Operations Management:
Lead all Hard and Soft FM services, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and workplace service delivery across the portfolio.
Statutory Compliance:
Enforce 100% compliance with all building regulations, Health & Safety at Work legislation, Fire Safety, and Water Safety (L8). Maintain rigorous digital audit trails.
Supply Chain & Contractor Control:
Manage contract obligations, track contractor KPIs/SLAs, review RAMS, and ensure safe systems of work across all outsourced services.
Team Leadership:
Direct, motivate, and schedule internal maintenance and facilities teams, optimizing workloads to maximize efficiency.
Budget & Resource Management:
Oversee operational budgets for facilities services, monitor expenditures, forecast financial needs, and support long–term capital investment and sustainability strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Act as the key contact for senior leadership and building users regarding risks, project updates, and business continuity requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Experience:

Proven track record as a Senior FM or Service Delivery Manager overseeing Hard and Soft FM services within a complex, multi–site corporate estate.
Compliance Mastery:
Strong, up–to–date working knowledge of UK statutory compliance, estates governance, and risk auditing.
Commercial Acumen:
Demonstrated capability in budget management, financial forecasting, and contract procurement.
Leadership & Pace:
An organized, solution–focused leader who can effectively manage teams and specialist contractors under pressure.
Qualifications:

IOSH/NEBOSH preferred; professional facilities management credentials (IWFM) highly desirable.

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