Facilities Manager / Building Manager

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Manager / Building Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality hard services within a single site or portfolio in the Dartford area. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on delivering best-in-class service, ensuring compliance, and building excellent relationships with clients, tenants, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of building services, focusing on mechanical & electrical (M&E) systems, life safety systems, and vertical transportation equipment.

• Oversee service charge budgets, approving expenditure and ensuring cost efficiency.

• Lead and support on-site teams, ensuring all people management policies are followed.

• Build strong working relationships with tenants, clients, and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor, audit, and report on supplier performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs.

• Manage procurement of goods and services in line with company policies.

• Ensure statutory compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

• Conduct regular building inspections and address maintenance requirements promptly.

• Support sustainability initiatives, environmental standards, and community wellbeing projects.

About You:

• Proven experience in a Facilities Management or Building Management role.

• Strong knowledge of hard services (M&E) and supplier management.

• Experience managing service charge budgets and reporting to stakeholders.

• Good understanding of commercial leases and landlord/tenant relationships.

• Relevant qualifications or membership with BIFM/IWFM, IOSH, or NEBOSH are desirable.

• Confident communicator with excellent written and spoken English.

• IT literate with good working knowledge of MS Office.