Facilities Manager

Job Description:

Job Advert: Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Company: CBRE - Global Workplace Solutions



Join the Global Leader in Real Estate Services

CBRE is the world's largest commercial real estate services organisation, employing over 100,000 professionals across 48 countries. At Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), we empower our people with the industry's best tools and a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

We are now seeking a proactive and highly skilled Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of properties, ensuring excellence in service delivery, compliance, and customer satisfaction.



About the Role

As a Facilities Manager, you'll take ownership of a group of properties, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards and compliant with all Health & Safety and environmental requirements.

You will work closely with clients, tenants, and service providers to deliver an exceptional facilities management service, while monitoring performance, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement.



Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the internal and external fabric and maintenance of properties, ensuring standards meet contractual and budgetary requirements.
• Manage on-site Health & Safety compliance, including oversight of third‑party service providers and maintenance records.
• Ensure Meridian and other compliance systems are regularly monitored and updated.
• Manage third‑party contracts to ensure high-quality, consistent service delivery.
• Prepare, monitor, and control service agreements in line with client budgets.
• Track key performance indicators, implementing improvements where required.
• Maintain accurate management records including asset registers, emergency plans, and compliance documentation.
• Build and maintain strong tenant relationships, attending meetings and supporting operational needs.
• Coordinate fire and emergency evacuation procedures and ensure documentation is up to date.
• Liaise with local authorities and manage insurance-related matters.
• Lead and coordinate major works or refurbishment projects on site.
• Produce regular management reports and assist with procurement activities.
• Monitor FM works on site and collaborate with contractors and subcontractors.
• Perform additional duties in line with business needs.

Person Specification

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• A degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in regional facilities management, ideally within multi‑let environments.
• Strong communication, customer service, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT literacy, including familiarity with facilities management software.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety and environmental regulations (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable).
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and planning skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• BIFM qualification (desirable).

Why Join CBRE?

• Work with a global market leader in property and facilities management.
• Opportunities for career development, training, and certifications.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment.
• Exposure to industry‑leading technology, knowledge, and expertise.