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Facilities Manager

Ipswich Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
Facilities Manager - £60,000 - Hybrid Role - Large Financial Institution
  • Facilities Manager
  • Competitive Salary and Great Work Life Balance

About Our Client

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge with a leading financial institution? We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Facilities Manager to join our dynamic team. You'll be managing critical operational and maintenance processes within a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, helping to ensure the smooth running of our buildings while adhering to compliance and legislative standards.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:



  • Facilities Operations & Maintenance: Formulate, develop, and implement systems to ensure buildings are maintained in accordance with schedules, legislation, and regulations, using FisCo.


  • Hard Services Management: Oversee the management of subcontracts across various Hard Service disciplines, ensuring quality and compliance.


  • Technical Support: Provide expert technical, professional support, and guidance to the Head of Operations.


  • Managing Agents: Take ownership and accountability for the line-management of Managing Agents, ensuring efficient operations.


  • Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.


  • Budgeting & Procurement: Manage budgets effectively and drive procurement strategies.


  • Compliance: Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance across all facilities.


  • Maintenance: Oversee both reactive and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring efficiency and minimal disruption.


  • Project & Contract Management: Lead and support various projects and contracts, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with business needs.


  • Team Development: Work closely with the Head of Operations and Soft Services Manager to manage and develop the Property Services team, ensuring continuous training, development, and smooth operations.


  • ISO & Environmental Certification: Assist with the implementation of ISO accreditation and environmental certification across the facilities.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:



  • Proven experience in a Facilities Management role, ideally within a financial or corporate setting.


  • In-depth knowledge of building operations, maintenance, and legislation.


  • Strong project and contract management skills.


  • Experience managing teams and working with subcontractors.


  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.


  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • M&E experience, with a strong building management background.

What's on Offer

  • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
  • Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
  • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
  • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
  • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
  • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
  • Hybrid Working Policy
  • salary £60,000
Contact
Jamie Kenward
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6737114
Phone number
+44 207 269 2125

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Facilities Management
Sector
Property
Location
Ipswich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jamie Kenward
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2125
Job reference
JN-052025-6737114