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Facilities Manager - Student Accommodation
Job Posted: 28 minutes ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
VS/8011B
Facilities Manager – Student Accommodation
Various Sites North and Midlands
Remote based role with travel 2 days a week to sites as required
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri
Permanent
Salary: £39,000 - £49,000 plus £6,000 Car Allowance - Salary negotiable upwards
My client is a well respected, privately owned student accommodation provider covering the UK and Ireland in 24 cities with a portfolio worth 1.5 billion. Now looking to secure their next great hire, a facilities Manager to work remotely and manage a number of sites in the North and Midlands, with travel to sites a couple of days per week.
Overview
The Facilities Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery and ongoing management of Facilities Management services across the company’s national portfolio of properties, encompassing responsibility for maintaining a safe, clean, and well-functioning estate, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, particularly in Health & Safety and managing both in-house teams and external FM contracts. The Facilities Manager is also actively involved in tender processes, budget oversight, and service performance monitoring, driving continuous improvement and delivering value for money across all facilities-related operations. Strong communication, attention to detail, and a proactive, customer-focused mindset are essential for success in this role.
Main Accountabilities
Compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and internal policies across all managed sites.
Timely resolution of property-related issues and execution of maintenance works to agreed standards.
Achievement of cost-effective Facilities Management service delivery, demonstrating value for money.
Effective mobilisation and ongoing performance management of FM-related contracts.
Accurate and complete maintenance of facilities-related records, documentation, and compliance registers.
Continuous improvement in site standards, tenant satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
Budget adherence and responsible financial management of FM-related costs.
High levels of communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, contractors, and site-based staff.
Consistent delivery of a customer-focused, proactive facilities service aligned to company standards.
Main Responsibilities
Ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the property portfolio, focusing on Health & Safety and statutory compliance.
Manage planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and fabric workstreams.
Conduct site visits to identify property-related issues, specify and instruct works, and sign off on completed projects.
Lead or assist in Facilities Management tender cycles, including service specification, mobilisation, and performance evaluation.
Monitor and manage FM service contracts, ensuring quality, value, and compliance with agreed service levels.
Maintain up-to-date records of equipment condition, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
Provide support, guidance, and supervision to on-site Facilities Assistants.
Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes relevant to facilities and recommend process updates where necessary.
Support the annual Service Charge budgeting process and oversee FM-related spend and purchase order approvals.
Deliver timely reports and recommendations regarding FM performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Person Specification
PBSA experience is preferred but not essential
Experience of site management with ability to effect a change and attention to detail
Experience in a relevant post of similar responsibility;
Experience in delivery of Facilities Management;
Experience of achieving challenging targets and objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Good general IT skills
Good level understanding of Health and Safety issues
GCSE/ A Level, similar or significant relevant experience
IOSH / NEBOSH Qualification
IWFM Membership (Not Essential)
Financial and commercial awareness and the ability to analyse information with clarity
Ability to work on own initiative and effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines Good communicator
Motivated and target orientated
Methodical with the ability to prioritise effectively
A good team player
Positive attitude and ability to work with little supervision
In the first instance please apply by forwarding your CV
Please contact Vicky at our Manchester office on (phone number removed)
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