Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager
Liverpool
Permanent
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Downing 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 role
Qualified to MIWFM (or similar professional standard) is preferred but not essential
Strong customer focus / service delivery
Commitment to occasional domestic travel and overnight stays
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety compliance
Reactive & planned maintenance
Contract management of 3rd party, hard & soft service providers
Close and effective communication with site-based operational colleagues
Budget setting, management, forecasting and reports
Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Gym Access
Life Assurance cover
Group income protection
Pension contribution