Senior Facilities Manager

  • Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Salary:
    c£55,000 / per annum D.O.E.
  • Posted:
    2 months ago
  • Category:
    Engineering Jobs
  • Deadline:
    January 9, 2027

Express Recruitment are proud to be working with one the East Midlands leading entertainment facilities providers. Due to continued growth throughout the facilities department, our client is seeking the addition of a Senior Facilities Manager to support the Director of Facilities with the day to day management and delivery of critical facilities operations.

This role will suit a highly self-motivated and driven individual with an impeccable eye for detail and someone who has the confident and creative flair to bring new innovations to the table. Please note, due to the demanding nature of this role, working hours may fluctuate to meet the demands of the organisation, which will include occasional weekends and unsociable hours.

In return, our client is offering a competitive starting salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience. Other benefits include 23 days holidays plus bank holidays, complimentary tickets to major events, time off in lieu, subsidised food and drink, employee assistance programme, gym membership and much more!

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the operational delivery of cleaning, even conversions, asset management and maintenance of all critical building systems
  • Line manage a team of x3 Facilities Managers, providing daily support and guidance across their respective divisional responsibilities
  • Report directly to the Director of Facilities while working in collaboration on capital projects and critical equipment upgrades
  • Monitor the daily running performance of all building systems including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical
  • Providing hands on support to Facilities Maintenance Engineers on equipment breakdowns and system health checks
  • Provide frontline leadership to the wider workforce including carrying out training, performance reviews and departmental audits
  • Supporting the Director of Facilities with site wide risk assessments, H&S inspections and new procedure rollouts
  • Manage external contractors ensuring tasks are completed within KPIs and safety standards
  • Consult frequently with Events Managers to strategically plan seasonal events
  • Collaborate with the Director and Project Manager to implement sustainability goals
  • Identify areas for energy and cost savings while taking the lead on continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

  • IOSH Managing Safely certificate essential
  • NEBOSH General Certificate desirable but not essential
  • City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering discipline
  • Proven hands on maintenance and repair capabilities across equipment such as HVAC, Pumps and BMS Systems * Demonstrable experience in directly line managing a team of facilities management personnel
  • Confident working knowledge of fire alarms, suppression systems and access control
  • Experienced in supporting and delivering capital projects * Proven experience working on sustainability and environmental projects
  • Demonstrable performance management expertise
  • Ability to effectively manage contractors, events staff and cleaning personnel
  • Proficient user of IT systems including CMMS, Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Flexible with out of hours working, weekends and overtime when required
  • Full UK driving licence

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 Hours Per Week (Plus Weekends and OOO when required)

Salary: up to c£55,000 per annum D.O.E.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.