About the job

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Imagine stepping into the role of Facilities Manager for one of the UK’s leading PBSA provider, where your contributions are recognised, rewarded and valued helping you grow into your full potential. If you're an experienced Facilities Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and oversee a dynamic PBSA schemes in London, then this role is for you!

With a portfolio of 9,000 beds across the UK, my client takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and fostering a vibrant and safe communities for students where they can thrive academically and personally. As part of the team, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing high end student accommodation in London, ensuring that students enjoy an exceptional living experience in a space they can truly call their new home.

You will be working across two PBSA schemes consisting of 800 student beds. As a Facilities Manager you will ensure that students have a safe, comfortable and well-maintained living environment throughout their studies, contributing to their success and wellbeing. You will oversee the Facilities team and housekeeping to maintain a secure, compliant and efficient environment across properties. Your role will involve taking ownership of both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring your team always delivers exceptional service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations through regular assessments and monitoring.
• Perform routine checks on the buildings to ensure they remain safe, secure, and well-maintained. This includes inspecting common areas, student rooms, and amenities, and promptly addressing any issues.
• Manage both PPM and reactive repairs, leading the team for efficient day-to-day operations.
• Oversee security protocols to ensure students are living in a safe and secure environment. This may include managing the security team, reviewing access control systems, and coordinating safety drills and protocols.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to manage the facilities budget, controlling expenses and optimising resource allocation for maintenance and improvements.

Requirements:

• Proven Facilities Management experience within the PBSA, BTR or co-living sector.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to conduct risk assessments, ensuring that all health and safety protocols are followed.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance management, PPM and reactive repairs.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate a team of maintenance operatives and housekeeping staff.
• HVAC, plumbing and electrical qualifications.

Pease call me on 07378552356 or visit me on LinkedIn (Kamile Marcinskaite) and send me a message there. We understand that your CV might not be up to date. No problem, just send me what you have.

We are looking to attract talent from all areas of the property industry for this position. We endeavour to have a fair recruitment process. So apply in any way that suits you: text message, video message, CV - the more creative the better.