Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager (South East Region)
Hourly Rate: £33.17 per hour LTD / £28.70 per hour PAYE (inc. holiday pay)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Multiple Sites Across the South East

Overview
Our housing association client is seeking a highly skilled and flexible Facilities Manager to oversee multiple locations across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced FM professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys regional travel, and has a strong background in compliance, safety, and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site inspections across a regional patch, ensuring all buildings are well-maintained and compliant.
• Manage compliance checks including fire safety, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee M&E services, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules, and reactive repairs.
• Lead on supplier and contractor management, ensuring value for money, strong performance, and adherence to SLAs.
• Provide effective risk assessments, accurately recording and reporting findings.
• Support and manage service charge and lease management activities where required.
• Maintain excellent communication with internal teams, external contractors, and residents.
• Deliver a professional service under pressure, ensuring high standards are always met.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, ideally within housing or multi-site estates.
• NEBOSH qualification (essential).
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, building compliance, and risk management.
• Experience in M&E, fire safety, and PPM planning.
• Confidence in managing contracts, SLAs, and supplier performance.
• Ability to support service charge budgeting and lease obligations.
• Geographically flexible with the willingness to travel across the South East.
• Ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional, calm, and solutions-focused approach

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next regional role and meet the criteria above, please apply with your CV or contact Prakash by emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967