Senior Facilities Manager

Are you an experienced facilities management professional ready to lead strategic operations across a diverse property portfolio? We're recruiting for a Senior Facilities Manager to join a leading property consultancy based in Bristol, overseeing the delivery of high-quality facilities services across multiple sites.

The Role

As Senior Facilities Manager, you'll take ownership of all facilities-related functions, ensuring buildings and infrastructure are safe, compliant, and efficient. You'll lead a team of internal staff and external contractors, driving operational excellence and sustainability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the FM team and service providers.

Develop and implement facilities strategies aligned with business goals.

Oversee maintenance, repairs, and building upgrades.

Ensure statutory compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control.

Coordinate space planning, office moves, and workplace optimisation.

Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.

Monitor and report on KPIs for facilities performance.

Lead tendering and contract management for hard and soft services.

What were looking for

Minimum 7-10 years' experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.

Professional certifications (e.g., IWFM, BIFM, IFMA, NEBOSH) are desirable.

Proven experience managing large-scale or multi-site operations.

Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance, and sustainability.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Commercially astute with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Full UK driving licence required.

Location & Travel

This role is based in Bristol, with travel required across sites.