Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of day-to-day facilities operations across multiple secure sites, including our primary Bristol location, and once a month presence in London. This is a hands-on, onsite role requiring a proactive manager with a strong grasp of both hard and soft FM services, supplier management, and compliance in high-security environments.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring our buildings, infrastructure, and support services run smoothly, safely, and efficiently – all while working to best practice, ISO standards, and within security protocols.

• Managing and coordinating facilities operations across Bristol, and London site
• Leading a small facilities team (2 Administrators)
• Overseeing hard and soft services, including:
• HVAC, Access Control, Building Maintenance, Cleaning, and Reception Services
• Managing relationships with 10–15 key suppliers
• Ensuring delivery of preventive maintenance, building system installations, and small projects
• Maintaining control of facilities budgets and driving cost-efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, ISO standards, and security protocols
• Supporting audits, inspections, and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Delivering a professional, safe, and secure workplace for all staff and visitors

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Senior FM role
• Strong understanding of building systems and preventive maintenance
• Hands-on experience in both hard and soft services
• Supplier and contract management across multiple locations
• Good financial acumen and budget management skills
• Comfortable managing a small team and external vendors
• Knowledge of security-sensitive environments (defence experience not essential)
• Eligible for SC Clearance – UK Nationals only
• Ability to work onsite full-time (this is not a hybrid/remote role)

• Experience in secure environments (defence, government, or critical infrastructure)
• Understanding of access control systems, infrastructure installations, and small works project coordination

• Play a key role in maintaining secure, compliant, and high-functioning facilities
• Work on a varied and meaningful estate with multiple site responsibilities
• Be part of a supportive team and company with strong values and vision
• Competitive salary and a role with long-term stability in a growing organisation

If you’re a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager ready for a new challenge in a high-compliance environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Manufacturing

• Defense and Space
• Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing