Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Truro, Cornwall
£35,000 - £37,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a highly regarded and long-established commercial property consultancy with a fantastic reputation across the South West. As their business continues to grow, they are looking for a confident and personable Facilities Manager to join their friendly Property Management team in Truro.
This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a varied commercial portfolio while working within a supportive, professional and welcoming business that truly values its people.

The Role

You’ll play an important part in delivering a high-quality Facilities Management service across a diverse multi-site portfolio, helping to keep properties running smoothly, maintaining strong standards, managing contractors effectively, and building positive client relationships.
The portfolio includes a wide range of clients, properties and tenants, featuring well-known retail brands, banks, restaurant groups, property management companies and portfolio owners. Around 95% of the portfolio is commercial, with a mix of office, retail and light industrial sites located mainly across Cornwall and West Devon.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across the portfolio
• Managing and reviewing service contracts such as lifts, fire alarms, gas systems and communal services
• Coordinating trusted contractors to ensure works are completed to a high standard, on time and within budget
• Supporting cyclical maintenance and improvement projects
• Assisting surveyors with client asset management and formal property inspections
• Helping to maintain compliance across health & safety, fire safety, asbestos, legionella and CDM regulations
• Preparing specifications, obtaining quotations and overseeing small works projects
• Building positive supplier relationships to achieve excellent value and service
• Supporting service charge matters and operational budgets
• Taking part in an out-of-hours emergency phone rota on a shared basis

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work and can work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to commute to Truro or genuine relocation plans
• Previous Facilities Management experience across multiple commercial sites
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (essential)
• Strong contractor management and procurement experience
• Good technical knowledge of building maintenance and repairs
• Understanding of commercial property compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience managing budgets and service charge expenditure
• A practical, flexible and positive approach
• Full UK driving licence, own transport and willingness to travel across the South West

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 - £37,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Mileage allowance at 45p per mile
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week remote/site based
• Company iPhone and laptop
• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA (after probation)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)
• 50% subsidised Cornwall Council scheme
• Flexible working by agreement

What’s in it for me?
You’ll be joining a warm, energetic and sociable team who genuinely enjoy working together. Regular staff socials include Friday drinks, meals out, sporting events and beach barbecues. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a successful business where people feel valued and enjoy coming to work each day.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch today.

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