Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager
£30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent | Full Time
Nottingham City Centre
Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm

Harper Recruitment Group is delighted to be partnering with one of Nottingham’s leading property companies to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager. Supporting the wider Lettings team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring residential buildings are safe, compliant and well-maintained, delivering an exceptional environment for tenants while maintaining strong relationships with landlords and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of residential building communal areas.
• Carry out routine site inspections to identify maintenance issues, hazards and defects.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants and contractors to ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard.
• Act as the Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order, ensuring an integrated approach to building safety and compliance.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance alongside reactive repairs.
• Schedule statutory servicing and compliance testing in line with current legislation and British Standards.
• Manage service contracts including fire safety, gas, plumbing, electrical, lifts, pest control and water hygiene.
• Coordinate contractors to complete planned and reactive works within agreed timescales.
• Organise larger-scale maintenance projects and refurbishment works when required.
• Process and maintain compliance documentation, service records, inspection reports and risk assessments.
• Keep landlords and tenants informed of planned works, improvements and service disruptions.
• Raise work orders and authorise invoices relating to maintenance works.
• Monitor service charge budgets, reviewing available funds and liaising with the accounts team regarding expenditure and forecasting.
• Prepare and present operating budgets and projected maintenance costs for landlords.

What are we looking for? 
We’re looking for a proactive Facilities Manager with excellent organisational skills and a strong understanding of residential property compliance.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Facilities Manager or similar property management role.
• A strong understanding of Fire Safety, Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience liaising with Local Authorities, including Fire Services and Councils, during audits and inspections.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with landlords, tenants and contractors.
• The ability to prioritise a varied workload and respond effectively to urgent maintenance issues.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to travel between managed sites.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience using STREET software would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid office and site-based role.
• There is an expectation to work approximately four Saturdays per year to support operational requirements.
• You’ll be required to assist with occasional out-of-hours emergencies on a rota basis.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you’re an organised and proactive Facilities Manager looking to join a well-established and respected property business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your property career.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?
One of our experienced Recruitment Consultants will carefully review your application. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll arrange a confidential conversation to discuss your experience, career aspirations and whether this opportunity is the right fit for you. We’ll support you throughout every stage of the recruitment process, from application through to placement.

Will my application be kept confidential?
Absolutely. Your details will only be shared with our client after we’ve spoken with you and received your permission to proceed.

Will someone help me prepare for interviews?
Yes. Your dedicated Recruitment Consultant will provide a full briefing on the company, the role and the interview process, ensuring you feel informed and confident every step of the way.

About Harper Recruitment Group
Harper Recruitment Group has been delivering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands and beyond since 1987. We specialise in recruiting business support professionals across permanent, contract and temporary positions, partnering with businesses and candidates to find the right long-term fit.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you haven’t heard from one of our Consultants within three working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.