Facilities Manager
We’re looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of day-to-day facilities operations across multiple secure sites, including our primary Bristol location, and once a month presence in London. This is a hands-on, onsite role requiring a proactive manager with a strong grasp of both hard and soft FM services, supplier management, and compliance in high-security environments.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring our buildings, infrastructure, and support services run smoothly, safely, and efficiently – all while working to best practice, ISO standards, and within security protocols.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing and coordinating facilities operations across Bristol, and London site
- Leading a small facilities team (2 Administrators)
- Overseeing hard and soft services, including:
- HVAC, Access Control, Building Maintenance, Cleaning, and Reception Services
- Managing relationships with 10–15 key suppliers
- Ensuring delivery of preventive maintenance, building system installations, and small projects
- Maintaining control of facilities budgets and driving cost-efficiency
- Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, ISO standards, and security protocols
- Supporting audits, inspections, and reporting to senior stakeholders
- Delivering a professional, safe, and secure workplace for all staff and visitors
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Senior FM role
- Strong understanding of building systems and preventive maintenance
- Hands-on experience in both hard and soft services
- Supplier and contract management across multiple locations
- Good financial acumen and budget management skills
- Comfortable managing a small team and external vendors
- Knowledge of security-sensitive environments (defence experience not essential)
- Eligible for SC Clearance – UK Nationals only
- Ability to work onsite full-time (this is not a hybrid/remote role)
Desirable (Nice to Have)
- Experience in secure environments (defence, government, or critical infrastructure)
- Understanding of access control systems, infrastructure installations, and small works project coordination
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in maintaining secure, compliant, and high-functioning facilities
- Work on a varied and meaningful estate with multiple site responsibilities
- Be part of a supportive team and company with strong values and vision
- Competitive salary and a role with long-term stability in a growing organisation
Apply Now
If you’re a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager ready for a new challenge in a high-compliance environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
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