We are pleased to be partnering with a highly regarded London property management business is looking for a sharp, practical Junior Facilities Manager to join their team.
You’ll look after day-to-day facilities across a varied commercial portfolio of retail, industrial and office buildings, keeping them safe, compliant and running smoothly. You’ll be the first port of call for the Property Managers, and you’ll work directly under a Senior Facilities Manager who will train you up to run your own portfolio.
This opportunity will suit aspiring FMs with some practical experience behind them, looking to level up and develop their career at an established, fast growing property company.
What you’ll be doing
- Coordinating planned maintenance and reactive repairs, and chasing them through to completion
- Keeping on top of statutory compliance: fire, legionella, asbestos, gas, electrical and lifts
- Sourcing, appointing and managing contractors, and holding them to their SLAs
- Carrying out site inspections and reporting on condition and defects
- Supporting service charge budgets and approving contractor invoices
- Looking after tenants and occupiers, and helping with emergency and out-of-hours responses
- Keeping compliance and asset records accurate in the CAFM system
What you’ll bring
- A solid grasp of building services, maintenance and H&S compliance
- Strong organisation, with the ability to juggle priorities across multiple sites
- Excellent attention to detail and good IT skills (Microsoft Office, CAFM or property management systems)
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude and good people skillsA full UK driving licence
- IOSH Managing Safely and IWFM Level 3 or 4 (or a willingness to work towards them)
- Some FM, building maintenance or property experience is helpful, but not essential
Why this role
This is a genuine development role. You’ll shadow a senior FM, build your skills across a mixed portfolio and have a clear route to managing your own.
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