Area Manager - Facilities Management

Job Description

Ivy Resource Group are currently recruiting for an Area Manager for a large Facilities Management company. You will be looking after a team of 15 engineers split between Electricians and Fabric Engineers, working on behalf of a large supermarket chain.

The company is established in 1998 and offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. They are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to a projected £125 million for 2025.

• Oversee multiple engineers for multiple trades and co‑op sites within a designated area, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of maintenance services.
• Manage teams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, optimising operational performance, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor engineering teams within your designated area.
• Interview, recruit, train, and develop engineering staff to enhance skill levels and performance to the co‑op’s and clients' standard.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration.
• Drive engineering productivity and efficiencies for your allocated engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews with Regional Account Managers to set objectives and provide training and development opportunities.
• Manage, supervise, and monitor capital projects within the area as required.
• Support costing from engineers and subcontractors, working with the Project Manager for capital projects.
• Analyse current engineering processes and look for improvements.
• Monitor, train and support engineers to ensure adherence to KPIs and SLAs in line with the SNR management report.
• Authorise timesheets; stock takes of van and container stock; implement change from Senior management instruction.
• Ensure full adherence to client and co‑op Health & Safety regulations and standards, carrying out regular audits to identify areas for improvement and H&S requirements.
• Make at least 2 on‑site visits per year for each engineer; work closely with FMBPs to ensure all site standards are met and sites are compliant.
• Serve as the initial escalation point for FMBPs; attend site meetings within your designated area.
• Liaise with other subcontractors to ensure joint visits are arranged and booked for CFMTs; communicate engineering changes or updates to the FMBPs.
• Track and analyse service performance using KPIs and reporting tools; use data provided to drive best performance and customer satisfaction.

• Recognised trade qualification or management qualification in FM.
• 5+ years of experience in service delivery, operations management, or a similar role.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams across multiple locations.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and project management skills.
• Excellent communicator at all levels, both internally and externally.

£43,000 - £45,000 per annum

Company Van & Fuel Card

8am - 5pm

Please submit your CV or apply online and a member of our team will respond to you.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of gender, age, disability, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. IND
123