Facilities Manager (Ref: 006009)

A leading organisation with a high-profile Central London headquarters is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the smooth, safe and compliant running of their building on a 3 month temporary contract. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead a dedicated Facilities team, manage a range of contractors and ensure a high-quality environment for staff, visitors and tenants.

The Role

In this key position, you will take ownership of day-to-day operations, ensuring that all building systems, plant and services function effectively with minimal disruption. You’ll manage compliance, fire safety, risk management and statutory requirements, making sure the building consistently meets legal and organisational standards.

You will also oversee tender processes, building contracts and refurbishment works, ensuring high performance from external suppliers. Alongside this, you’ll support meeting room operations, manage the Facilities budget, deliver training across the team, and ensure helpdesk requests are handled promptly and professionally.

This is a varied role that demands strong leadership, excellent organisational skills and the ability to respond quickly and confidently when issues arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the Facilities team.

• Oversee daily building operations and ensure all systems operate effectively.

• Manage PPM schedules, statutory compliance and insurer-related inspections.

• Take responsibility for fire safety, testing, inspections and tenant liaison.

• Oversee tenders, contracts and supplier performance.

• Coordinate repairs, refurbishment and contractor activity with a strong focus on safety.

• Contribute to Health & Safety Committee activity and policy development.

• Support meeting room services and operational delivery.

• Manage the Facilities budget, including procurement and financial reporting.

• Deliver building inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing team training.

• Ensure helpdesk queries are prioritised and resolved efficiently.

• Provide first aid support (training provided).

About You

You’ll be an experienced Facilities professional with a strong background in managing multi-service buildings and leading operational teams.

You will need:

• NEBOSH General Certificate + NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).

• Proven experience leading Facilities teams.

• Strong people management, coaching and performance skills.

• Excellent knowledge of building compliance, health & safety and fire safety.

• Experience managing contractors and tender processes.

• Strong decision-making, organisation and project management abilities.

• Confident communication and diplomacy skills.

• Solid IT capability, including Microsoft Office and budget reporting.

• Ability to work independently and handle emergency situations calmly.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Participation in an out-of-hours keyholder rota.

• Occasional travel and some manual handling.

• Commitment to professional development.

Apply Now

Please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848, or send your CV to [email protected].