Location: Bromley, BR1 3WA
Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking an experienced, organised and proactive Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a multi-storey office building in Bromley. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the building is maintained to a high standard, remains fully compliant with health and safety regulations, and provides a safe and professional environment for tenants and visitors.
This is a hands-on role requiring excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple contractors and projects simultaneously, and a strong customer service approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the office building.
- Conduct regular inspections of the property, identifying maintenance issues and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Arrange and supervise reactive and planned maintenance works.
- Manage external contractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
- Obtain quotations, negotiate costs and monitor contractor performance.
- Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and maintain statutory compliance records.
- Arrange and monitor fire safety inspections, emergency lighting, fire alarm servicing and evacuation procedures.
- Oversee building security, access control systems, CCTV and key management.
- Manage cleaning, waste disposal, landscaping and other soft services.
- Build positive relationships with tenants and respond promptly to maintenance requests and enquiries.
- Carry out regular tenant meetings where required.
- Assist with office fit-outs, refurbishments and improvement projects.
- Monitor utilities, service contracts and operating costs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance certificates and contractor documentation.
- Assist in preparing annual service charge budgets and monitoring expenditure.
- Ensure communal areas are maintained to an excellent standard at all times.
- Coordinate emergency repairs and respond to out-of-hours incidents when necessary.
- Liaise with landlords, surveyors, consultants and local authorities where required.
- Produce regular property inspection and facilities management reports.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Facilities Manager, Building Manager or Property Manager.
- Strong understanding of building maintenance and facilities management.
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance.
- Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
Desirable
- Experience managing commercial office buildings.
- Knowledge of service charge budgets and commercial property management.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Ongoing training and development.
If you are a motivated Facilities Manager who takes pride in delivering high standards of property management and customer service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
