Regional Facilities Manager

Our client is a well-regarded, specialist property company with an established reputation for managing a diverse nationwide commercial portfolio. They are seeking an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to take ownership of a diverse mixed-use portfolio spanning key cities, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Bristol.

This is a largely autonomous, field-based role offering genuine flexibility. The successful candidate will spend one day per week at the London office, with the remainder of their time split between working from home and visiting sites across the portfolio.

Operational responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering high-quality FM services across all managed properties
• Proactively manage all site-based documentation, updating procedures as services and processes evolve
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders — clients, occupiers, and suppliers
• Conduct regular occupier meetings to ensure a consistently high standard of service
• Approve invoices, monitor expenditure, and manage budgets proactively throughout the year
• Draft annual service charge budgets in conjunction with Property Asset Managers

• Proactively manage all supplier contracts and attend quarterly review meetings
• Support procurement activity, including the renewal and mobilisation of new contracts
• Ensure all properties fully comply with health & safety and legislative requirements
• Manage risk assessments and method statements via the Meridian H&S platform

What we’re looking for

• Prior experience in an FM or property management role
• Proven track record of managing multi-site portfolios
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
• IWFM membership Desirable
• Strong commercial acumen with service charge budgeting and accounting experience
• Solid understanding of building services and M&E
• Good working knowledge of health & safety law, including fire safety
• Understanding of landlord and tenant legislation in a commercial property context
• Experience managing supplier and contractor relationships commercially
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills

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