Facilities Manager

Building Manager / Facilities Manager

Job Type: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £19 – £20 per hour – 3 months initiallyWe are seeking a dedicated Buildings Manager / Facilities Manager to lead and develop a professional, customer-focused team across multiple local locations. This role is crucial for someone with a strong background in facilities management, financial operations, and environmental sustainability.

Day-to-day of the role:

Lead and develop a customer-focused facilities management team.
Manage financial and procurement operations including contractor management.
Process estates-related purchase orders, receipt goods, and handle invoice processing and checks.
Analyse utility bills and liaise with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies.
Manage Estate Supervisors to ensure departmental budget is adhered to in line with financial policies.
Provide general administrative support and manage estates databases and SharePoint data.
Assist with external bookings, coordination of services, raising invoices, and updating information.
Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and lead projects to reduce environmental footprint.
Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise space utilisation and minimise utility consumption.
Promote sustainable environmental management practices and develop an environmental management system.
Identify opportunities to enhance environmental impacts and develop a waste minimisation program.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Qualified to Level 3 in Facilities Management or higher.
Experience in a similar role dealing with financial, administrative, and environmental functions.
Strong understanding of financial systems and operations.
Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software systems.Benefits:

Dynamic and supportive work environment.
Contribution to sustainability and environmental management initiatives.To apply for the Building Manager / Facilities Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role