Residential Facilities Manager

Cobalt Recruitment

Remote-friendly
Residential Facilities Manager

Location: London (Portfolio-Based)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent



About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Facilities Manager to join one of the UK's leading property managing agents.

Responsible for a diverse portfolio of high-end residential developments across London, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring each property is managed to the highest standards. Working closely with clients, residents, contractors and on-site teams, you'll oversee all aspects of facilities management, compliance and service delivery while building strong, long-lasting relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Facilities Manager looking to join a market-leading organisation with genuine opportunities for career progression.



Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of residential developments across London.

  • Ensure all buildings are safe, compliant and maintained to the highest standards.

  • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance.

  • Manage site budgets, monitor expenditure and approve invoices.

  • Conduct regular site inspections and produce detailed management reports.

  • Ensure statutory compliance, including fire safety, health & safety, water hygiene, lifts and other building systems.

  • Manage contractor performance through regular reviews and service level agreements.

  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients, leaseholders, residents and Resident Management Companies.

  • Attend client, AGM and resident meetings where required.

  • Support the mobilisation of new developments and ongoing improvement projects.

  • Investigate and resolve building-related issues efficiently and professionally.

  • Ensure accurate records are maintained across all compliance and property management systems.



About You

We're looking for someone with a passion for delivering exceptional service and a strong understanding of residential property management.

You'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience managing residential or mixed-use properties.

  • A solid understanding of facilities management and statutory compliance.

  • Experience managing contractors, service partners and maintenance programmes.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.

  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.

  • Confidence working independently while collaborating with wider operational teams.

  • IOSH qualification or equivalent (desirable).

  • Membership of IWFM or a recognised property or facilities professional body (desirable).



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • The opportunity to work for a recognised leader within the residential property sector.

  • Exposure to a prestigious portfolio of developments across London.

  • Ongoing training, professional development and career progression.

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.

  • The chance to make a genuine impact across a high-quality residential portfolio.

If you're an experienced Residential Facilities Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading managing agent, we'd love to hear from you.

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