Senior Facilities Manager

We are seeking a commercially astute Senior Facilities Manager for an immediate-start, 6-month contract. This role takes full operational and strategic custody of a multi-site corporate portfolio, overseeing the compliant delivery of both Hard and Soft Services (including M&E, fabric, cleaning, security, and waste management).

You will step into an established estate to manage in-house teams, direct specialist contractors, control budgets, and safeguard total statutory compliance across all assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Total Operations Management: Lead all Hard and Soft FM services, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and workplace service delivery across the portfolio.

• Statutory Compliance: Enforce 100% compliance with all building regulations, Health & Safety at Work legislation, Fire Safety, and Water Safety (L8). Maintain rigorous digital audit trails.

• Supply Chain & Contractor Control: Manage contract obligations, track contractor KPIs/SLAs, review RAMS, and ensure safe systems of work across all outsourced services.

• Team Leadership: Direct, motivate, and schedule internal maintenance and facilities teams, optimizing workloads to maximize efficiency.

• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee operational budgets for facilities services, monitor expenditures, forecast financial needs, and support long-term capital investment and sustainability strategies.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact for senior leadership and building users regarding risks, project updates, and business continuity requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record as a Senior FM or Service Delivery Manager overseeing Hard and Soft FM services within a complex, multi-site corporate estate.

• Compliance Mastery: Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of UK statutory compliance, estates governance, and risk auditing.

• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated capability in budget management, financial forecasting, and contract procurement.

• Leadership & Pace: An organized, solution-focused leader who can effectively manage teams and specialist contractors under pressure.

• Qualifications: IOSH/NEBOSH preferred; professional facilities management credentials (IWFM) highly desirable.

Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for a confidential conversation.