Facilities Manager
14 days ago
Stockport
A leading UK healthcare property investor is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee the operational management of a portfolio of healthcare buildings across the North West and surrounding regions. The role will involve managing approximately 20–25 properties, primarily GP surgeries, medical centres and community healthcare buildings, ensuring they remain compliant, safe and well maintained. Working as part of a national Facilities Management team, the successful candidate will act as the key operational contact for tenants, contractors and managing agents, ensuring statutory compliance and building performance across the portfolio. Portfolio Coverage The role will cover sites across the North West and surrounding areas, including locations such as: Altrincham Bolton Wirral Chester Manchester Crewe Chesterfield Sheffield Fleetwood Hyde Liverpool Sale Warrington Northwich Nantwich Oldham Southport Wallasey Example postcode locations include: WA14 BL1 CH41 CH63 M9 CW1 S40 S18 FY7 SK14 L14 FY8 M41 M12 WA7 CW8 CW5 OL1 PR9 CH49 CW7 Travel will typically involve site visits across the region, supported by home working and occasional meetings with the wider FM team. Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Management • Manage a portfolio of healthcare buildings across the North West region., • Carry out regular site visits to ensure buildings are safe, compliant and well maintained., • Act as the main point of contact for tenants including GP practices and healthcare providers. Statutory Compliance • Ensure statutory compliance across the portfolio including:, • Fire safety, • Water hygiene / Legionella, • Electrical safety, • Lift compliance, • Attend key compliance inspections where necessary to support contractors and tenants. Contractor & FM Management • Manage contractors delivering hard and soft FM services., • Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)., • Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to required standards. Service Charge & Financial Oversight • Support the preparation and management of service charge budgets., • Monitor contractor costs and ensure works represent value for money., • Assist with year-end service charge reconciliation where required. Tenant & Stakeholder Management • Build strong relationships with tenants, contractors and property managers., • Resolve FM escalations and building issues quickly and professionally., • Support the wider property management team. About YouEssential Experience as a Facilities Manager, Regional FM or Estates Manager Experience managing multi-site property portfolios Strong knowledge of statutory building compliance Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Experience within healthcare, commercial property or mixed-use estates IOSH / NEBOSH qualification Experience with service charge budgets Experience working client-side or alongside property managers Package £48,000 – £52,000 salary Annual bonus Regional travel across portfolio siteOpportunity to work within a large and growing healthcare property portfolio Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK property investor with a large healthcare estate, offering autonomy, regional responsibility and the chance to play a key role in maintaining critical healthcare facilities