Assistant Facilities Manager - Client Side

• Client side FM opportunity
• To -35k + 26 days holiday plus bank holidays + free city centre parking

We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and motivated Assistant Facilities Manager to join the facilities management team based at a large mixed use commercial development in Leeds city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within Facilities Management, working across a commercial property portfolio and supporting the delivery of both reactive maintenance and projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contractors, overseeing maintenance activities, analysing CAFM data, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all reactive maintenance activities across the portfolio.
• Utilise the CAFM system to monitor maintenance requests, contractor performance, and asset information.
• Review and assess contractor quotations, challenging costs where appropriate and ensuring value for money.
• Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor the quality of completed works and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Oversee subcontractors on-site and ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Analyse CAFM and maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Build effective working relationships with subcontractors and service providers.
• Conduct contractor performance reviews and assist in managing service levels.
• Carry out occasional travel to Manchester to support the management of the wider portfolio.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, Property Management, or a similar environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience using a CAFM system.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights.
• Commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge quotations and contractor costs.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Personal Attributes

• Bright and ambitious individual looking to develop within Facilities Management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive and professional approach.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Team player with excellent relationship-building skills.

This role would suit an FM Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Coordinator, or junior Facilities professional looking to take the next step into an Assistant Facilities Manager position.