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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Facilities Management:

  • 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.

• Health & Safety:

  • Monitor and update the AssessNet 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.

• Customer Service:

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

• Line Management:

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

• Communication:

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

• Budgets and Contracts:

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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 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.

Behaviours:

• 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.