Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Sheffield
Contract: Fixed Term – 3 Months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
Sector: Student Accommodation / Residential Property

TSR Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day facilities and maintenance operation of a large 417-unit student and private residential development in Sheffield.

This is an initial 3-month fixed-term position, managing a small on-site maintenance team and ensuring the development is maintained to a high standard for residents.

As Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of all maintenance and facilities activities across the development. You will oversee a team of 2–3 Maintenance Operatives, prioritising workloads and ensuring repairs, planned maintenance and compliance requirements are dealt with efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating a team of 2–3 on-site Maintenance Operatives
• Overseeing reactive and planned maintenance across the 417-unit development
• Allocating and monitoring daily maintenance jobs
• Managing external contractors and specialist service providers
• Carrying out regular inspections of communal areas, plant rooms and facilities
• Ensuring health & safety and statutory compliance requirements are maintained
• Monitoring fire safety, emergency lighting and other building compliance requirements
• Dealing with maintenance issues raised by residents and the management team
• Ensuring works are completed promptly and to an appropriate standard
• Maintaining accurate maintenance, compliance and contractor records
• Supporting the wider management team with the day-to-day operation of the development

We are looking for someone with previous experience in Facilities Management, Building Management, Property Management or a similar maintenance-led role.

Experience within student accommodation, residential developments, apartment blocks, PBSA or Build to Rent would be particularly advantageous.

You should be:

• Confident managing a small maintenance team
• Experienced in planned and reactive maintenance
• Knowledgeable regarding building health & safety and compliance
• Comfortable managing contractors and suppliers
• Organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
• Hands-on and proactive in resolving day-to-day issues
• A strong communicator with a professional approach to residents and contractors

Monday to Friday – 08:30 to 17:30

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager who is available for an immediate or short-notice start and is looking for a 3-month fixed-term assignment in Sheffield.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact TSR Recruitment for further information.