Technical Facilities Manager

615 Recruitment

Technical Facilities Manager

Job Summary

Working for a leading UK managing agent, this role provides leadership for the entire site’s facilities, encompassing both hard and soft services. You’ll be responsible for ensuring best practices are followed across the laboratories managed by both the company and its tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement of facility contracts in collaboration with central support.
• Continuously review operations to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee all aspects of health and safety on-site, including basic Construction Design and Management (CDM) principles.
• Lead and manage service line teams, taking accountability for overall facility operations.
• Manage the site’s FM services, budgeting, and data integrity.
• Ensure all maintenance and services are delivered while maintaining cost control and adhering to relevant regulations.
• Authorize all works, budgets, and supplier staff access.
• Act as the technical advisor and liaison between the supply chain, the client, and the site’s operational teams.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing facilities in a similar environment, with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.
• Experience compiling and managing large service charge budgets.
• Proven ability to manage suppliers and contracts.
• Prior experience with project management is a plus.
• Experience complying with small-scale CDM regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial property management (tenant/occupier or landlord side).
• Familiarity with laboratory, biological, chemical, and microbiology environments and standards.
• Proficiency in relevant software programs (e.g., Riskwise) and quality management systems (ISO 14001 & 9001).
• Strong understanding of building engineering, technical services, and maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge and ability to manage the maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and pressure systems.
• Relevant engineering qualification or demonstrably equivalent experience.
• A relevant professional or technical qualification (e.g., BIFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) is preferred.
• Additional facilities management or laboratory management qualifications are a plus.

Values and Behaviors:

• Strong commitment to excellent service delivery, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results for all stakeholders.
• Innovative problem-solving approach.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, capable of communicating effectively at all levels.

Salary: up to 50,000 per annum (depending on experience).

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday