Facilities Manager

1 week ago

Birmingham B RT, United Kingdom Wilkes Full time

About Us

Wilkes is an award-winning, full-service law firm specialising in a wide range of legal services for both businesses and individuals. Our mission is to provide exceptional service based on integrity and respect, ensuring client satisfaction, and building lasting relationships.

Summary

We are seeking a Facilities Manager to join our team in Birmingham. This role is crucial in maintaining our office facilities and ensuring a safe, efficient working environment that aligns with our commitment to exceptional client service. You will be required to travel regularly to all of our three offices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Health & Safety Management: Develop and implement H&S policies, conduct regular inspections and risk assessments, and ensure staff are trained in safety procedures and emergency protocols.
  • Facilities Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of all office facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and infrastructure. Manage service providers and implement a preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Client & Guest Experience: Ensure offices are clean, professional, and welcoming. Support front-of-house operations, coordinate client visits and events, and respond to any issues promptly and professionally.
  • Budget & Vendor Management: Manage the facilities budget, control costs, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality and value.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and support the facilities team, ensuring high standards, adherence to policies, and timely training. Oversee the delivery of both hard and soft FM services.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience in facilities management, including health and safety responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of local safety regulations and building codes.
  • Excellent communication and people skills to interact with clients and staff effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Budget management and strong leadership skills.
  • Experienced in front of house management and able to travel frequently to all our 3 offices.
  • Must hold a clean driving licence.

If you are ready to take charge of our facilities and contribute to our mission of exceptional service, we invite you to apply today

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000.00-£47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Birmingham B3 2RT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Do you have any previous experience in office moves?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

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