Facilities Manager

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Facilities Manager

Location: Skipton
Salary: £50,000

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded leisure and property organisation based in the Yorkshire countryside and are looking for an experienced FM expert to join the team to manage facilities and capital projects.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in estates, property, facilities, or project management. You will take responsibility for the strategic planning, maintenance, development, and compliance of a complex multi-use estate, ensuring all facilities and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, budget control, and team management skills within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of capital projects across the estate.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and contractor performance.
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activities across multiple property types and facilities.
• Implement and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Develop and maintain asset management plans, registers, and condition reports.
• Ensure high presentation and maintenance standards across guest-facing environments.
• Coordinate maintenance and project works with operational and hospitality teams to minimise disruption.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety, fire safety, building regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage contractor compliance, site safety procedures, and risk assessments.
• Oversee estate security systems, including CCTV, alarms, and access control measures.
• Lead sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency projects, and environmental improvement programmes.
• Prepare and manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Support planning applications, regulatory approvals, and compliance reporting.
• Implement and manage maintenance management systems and reporting processes.
• Lead responses to property-related emergencies and business continuity planning.
• Manage, develop, and motivate internal maintenance teams and external contractors.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience within facilities, estates, property, or project management.
• Significant experience delivering capital projects within complex operational environments.
• Strong maintenance and asset management background.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including team management and contractor oversight.
• Excellent knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
• Experience within hospitality, leisure, heritage, or mixed-use environments would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of CAFM systems

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Access to wellbeing programmes and activities.
• Employee discounts on events, experiences, and accommodation.
• Opportunity to work within a unique and diverse estate environment.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Facilities Manager

Location: Skipton
Salary: £50,000

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person