Regional Facilities Manager

Location: Bristol/South West Region (Flexible Location)
Sector: Facilities Management
Benefits: Healthcare, Pension Scheme and Company Car

Job Summary:
TJ Search is recruiting for a highly motivated and experienced Regional Facilities Manager to manage property maintenance, statutory compliance, and facilities operations across the South West region to be part of a the UK FM team, working in-house for a major corporate client (not an FM Services Company). 

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the maintenance and management of facilities while driving continuous improvement across various services. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in facilities management and maintenance, with proven leadership and strategic skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Focus:

• Oversee property maintenance and ensure statutory compliance within the specified region.
• Lead continuous improvements across key areas such as Waste, Vending, Utilities, Cleaning, Security, and both reactive and planned maintenance.
• Support and implement business initiatives that involve facilities or maintenance functions.

Leadership:

• Act as the in-house expert for all matters related to Facilities Management.
• Communicate the vision for facilities management to operational teams, ensuring alignment across branches.
• Monitor and support individual and team objectives to achieve overall function goals.
• Ensure that contractors and suppliers deliver cost-effective, high-quality services in compliance with FM processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, ensuring the group is protected at all times.
• Serve as the key point of contact for property-related issues in the region.

Functional Management:

• Oversee FM projects and contracts, including reactive works, planned maintenance, and service contracts.
• Recommend, manage, and control budgets in line with company policy and approvals.
• Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation and other industry standards.
• Apply best practices in day-to-day FM operations.
• Manage FM contract performance, including identifying any obligations or potential claims.

Job Dimensions:

• Responsible for property maintenance and facilities management.
• Lead tendering processes for FM contracts, covering Hard FM, Waste, Cleaning, Utilities, and Security.
• Ensure all activities adhere to group accounting and auditing procedures.
• Expected travel throughout the South West/South Wales Region managing circa 35 sites.

Skills and Experience:

• IWFM membership or equivalent qualification.
• At least five years of experience in Facilities Management, particularly in retail or multi-site environments.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities, with experience managing diverse teams.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, and commercial negotiating skills.
• Project management experience, with a strategic and logical approach.

Summary:
This role is pivotal in driving the efficient and effective management of facilities across the South West region. The Regional Facilities Manager will take the lead on strategic initiatives, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure legislative compliance. With a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced facilities management professional to join a leading organisation and contribute to its continued success.