Facilities Manager

Job DescriptionFacilities ManagerLiverpoolPermanentDowning is expanding again and seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to assist us to manage existing and pipeline portfolios across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Property Management, the successful applicant will be based at our Liverpool Head Office, managing a portfolio of properties across a number of UK sites, including PBSA and Commercial and Residential properties. You will manage operational budgets of up to £1.5million per property with hands on support from our Operations team and an FM Assistant.We currently manage £0.75 bn+ of PBSA residential and commercial schemes, with a development pipeline of £1.5bn for the next 5 years, including £0.5bn at Square Gardens, Manchester opening this year, which compromises 1,800 BTR, co-living beds plus commercial space. A game changer for Manchester. Downing has a national profile, built over 30+ years of developing and managing high quality accommodation. We were recently named “Operator of the Year” at the Property Week, Student Accommodation Awards. Join us in our exciting expansion, relocating to our new Grade A offices, in the centre of Liverpool’s Business District!Key Requirements:Experienced in a total Facilities Management roleQualified to MIWFM (or similar professional standard) is preferred but not essentialStrong customer focus / service deliveryCommitment to occasional domestic travel and overnight staysKey Responsibilities: Health & Safety complianceReactive & planned maintenanceContract management of 3rd party, hard & soft service providersClose and effective communication with site-based operational colleaguesBudget setting, management, forecasting and reportsBenefits 25 days holiday + bank holidaysGym AccessLife Assurance coverGroup income protectionPension contribution
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