Facilities Manager

Truro, Cornwall
Girling Jones Ltd
Facilities Manager – Truro, Cornwall
£35,000 – £37,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a highly respected and well-established commercial property consultancy with an outstanding reputation across the South West. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their dynamic Property Management team based in Truro.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a substantial and diverse commercial portfolio, working within a sociable, professional and fast-paced business that genuinely values its people.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive and high-quality Facilities Management service across a large multi-site portfolio, ensuring assets are maintained to the highest standards, contractors are effectively managed, and clients receive an exceptional level of service.

The multi-million pound portfolio currently includes multiple clients across hundreds of individual properties and tenants. Tenants include recognised brands retail brands, banks and restaurant chains as well as property management companies and portfolio holders. The portfolio is approximately 95% commercial, comprising a varied mix of office, retail and light industrial properties, predominantly across Cornwall and West Devon.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planned and reactive maintenance across the portfolio
• Letting, monitoring and reviewing service contracts including lifts, fire alarms, gas systems and communal services
• Supervising approved contractors and ensuring works are completed to agreed standards, timescales and budgets
• Coordinating cyclical maintenance and improvement programmes
• Supporting surveyors in the management of client assets and formal property inspections
• Ensuring statutory compliance across health & safety, fire safety, asbestos, legionella and CDM regulations
• Preparing specifications, obtaining quotations and overseeing small works projects
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure best value and service delivery
• Assisting with service charge related matters and operational budgeting
• Participating in the out-of-hours emergency phone rota

About You

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager who can hit the ground running and work with minimal supervision.
You will ideally have:

• Commutable to Truro OR genuine relocator
• Previous Facilities Management experience across multiple commercial sites
• IOSH or NEBOSH essential
• Strong contractor management and procurement skills
• Good technical knowledge of building maintenance and repair matters
• Strong understanding of commercial property compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing budgets and service charge expenditure
• A flexible, hands-on and solutions-focused approach
• Own transport, Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 – £37,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Mileage allowance at 45p per mile
• Hybrid working up to 2 days per week remote/site based working
• Company iPhone and laptop
• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA (following probation)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (following probation)
• 50% subsidised Cornwall Council
• Flexible working by agreement

What’s in it for me?

This is a friendly, energetic and highly sociable team environment with regular staff events including Friday drinks, meals out, sports event and and beach barbecues. A fantastic opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated business where people enjoy coming to work.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch today.