Assistant Facilities Manager – Client Side
Client side FM opportunity
* To £35k + 26 days holiday plus bank holidays + free city centre parking
We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and motivated Assistant Facilities Manager to join the facilities management team based at a large mixed use commercial development in Leeds city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within Facilities Management, working across a commercial property portfolio and supporting the delivery of both reactive maintenance and projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing contractors, overseeing maintenance activities, analysing CAFM data, and ensuring high standards of service delivery across the estate.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee all reactive maintenance activities across the portfolio.
* Utilise the CAFM system to monitor maintenance requests, contractor performance, and asset information.
* Review and assess contractor quotations, challenging costs where appropriate and ensuring value for money.
* Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
* Monitor the quality of completed works and ensure compliance with required standards.
* Oversee subcontractors on-site and ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently.
* Analyse CAFM and maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
* Build effective working relationships with subcontractors and service providers.
* Conduct contractor performance reviews and assist in managing service levels.
* Carry out occasional travel to Manchester to support the management of the wider portfolio.
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, Property Management, or a similar environment.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Experience using a CAFM system.
* Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights.
* Commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge quotations and contractor costs.
* Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Personal Attributes
* Bright and ambitious individual looking to develop within Facilities Management.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Positive and professional approach.
* Customer-focused mindset.
* Team player with excellent relationship-building skills.
This role would suit an FM Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Coordinator, or junior Facilities professional looking to take the next step into an Assistant Facilities Manager position