Facilities Manager

Location:

Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth

Job Type: Office-based

Salary: £19.75 per hour

Hours:

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start Date:

Early November

Duration: 6 months (ending 4th May 2027)

Join our Clients Corporate Services team as a Facilities Manager, where you will deliver a high-quality Facilities Management service, ensuring facilities are compliant, accessible, comfortable, and attractive. This role is integral in developing and implementing national facilities management initiatives successfully on-site.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and manage preventative maintenance of infrastructure and building fabric.
• Manage contracts proactively, ensuring suppliers meet obligations and provide value for money.
• Oversee day-to-day facilities management services, ensuring excellent customer care.
• Contribute to and monitor a five-year Forward Maintenance Plan.
• Manage site security procedures, access controls, and contracted security services.
• Analyze facilities management data to optimize services and implement environmental sustainability practices.

• Monitor and update the Assess Net system to reflect site changes and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments and ensure compliance with emergency response and business continuity plans.
• Serve as a first aider and incident warden, ensuring all related training is up-to-date.

• Deliver tailored office accommodation to meet customer needs and respond promptly to customer requests.

• Manage the Deputy FM and Facilities Assistants, focusing on skill and knowledge development within the team.

• Maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders and communicate proactively with other departments to enhance operational efficiency.

• Manage financial expenditure within budgetary constraints and ensure robust contract management.

• Proven experience in facilities management.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Experience managing health and safety in the workplace.
• Strong line management and proactive contract management experience.
• Budget management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.
• Knowledge of legislation related to building management and safety.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Positive and proactive approach to change.
• Strong leadership qualities, capable of performance management and team development.
• Customer-focused, pragmatic, and solution-oriented.
• Professional team player, able to work strategically and operationally.