Overview:
Ardeta Search are partnering with a leading property development and investment business in South Yorkshire who are seeking to appoint a Facilities Manager to their growing team. Their developments are both in commercial space and also residential.
The Facilities & Property Manager will be responsible for ensuring the organisation's properties are compliant, well-maintained, and efficiently managed. This role involves overseeing large-scale refurbishments, liaising with contractors, and ensuring all building regulations and compliance standards are met. You will also play a key role in planning, tendering, and executing maintenance and development projects.
Key Responsibilities :
* Compliance Management: Ensure all properties meet fire safety, gas safety, electrical compliance, HMO regulations, lift maintenance, and other statutory requirements.
* Project Management: Oversee refurbishments, planned works, and building maintenance projects, working closely with contractors and internal teams.
* Tendering & Contracts: Manage procurement and negotiate contracts for facilities services such as roofing, window cleaning, furniture supply, and refuse compliance.
* Building & Maintenance Oversight: Work alongside the internal building team and external contractors to ensure all maintenance works are completed to a high standard.
* Liaising with Stakeholders: Act as the key point of contact between the business, building teams, and regulatory bodies (e.g., Building Control).
* Strategic Planning: Assist in long-term facilities and property management strategies, including budgeting, scheduling, and process improvements.
* On-Site Coordination: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress on projects and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
* Tenant & Resident Support: Address facilities-related concerns from tenants, ensuring quick resolution of property issues.
What we are looking for:
* Proven experience in facilities management, property management, or project management within a real estate or property development environment.
* Strong knowledge of compliance regulations such as fire safety, gas and electrical safety, building regulations, and HMO licensing.
* Experience managing refurbishment projects and working with contractors and building teams.
* Excellent ability to plan, tender, and oversee maintenance contracts.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to facilities management.
* Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, landlords, tenants, and regulatory bodies.
* No formal qualifications required, but relevant certifications in facilities or property management would be beneficial.
On Offer:
* Secure, long-term role in a well-established property investment and development company.
* Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of properties across the region
* Be part of a company investing in its properties and people, with exciting transformation projects underway.
* Competitive salary and benefits package. (Salary Guide provide and DOE)