PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGER

Salary: £46,000 + car allowance

Location: Manchester City Centre - fully onsite role

Hours: Mon-Fri (9am-5pm)

Contract: Perm

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Property Operations Manager with an engineering background and hands-on experience-ideally a former engineer or technician. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of our portfolio of seven buildings across the UK and Ireland, ensuring all facilities are safe, efficient, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building Services Management:Oversee maintenance of all building services (HVAC, lifts, structural integrity) to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Contractor Management:Coordinate and monitor contractor performance, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement in service delivery.

• Health, Safety & Compliance:Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, managing risk assessments and safety protocols.

• Tenant Relations:Serve as the main contact for tenants and building users, facilitating effective communication and service delivery.

• Planned Preventative Maintenance:Develop and implement the PPM strategy, forecasting major refurbishments and replacements.

• Sustainability Initiatives:Lead carbon reduction efforts and improve EPC ratings by implementing energy-efficient practices.

• Budget Management:Manage lifecycle, operating, and maintenance budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Engineering Background:Essential to have a background in engineering or hands-on experience in building services or facilities management.

• Professional Membership:Membership in a recognised professional body (e.g., IET) is desirable.

• Technical Skills:Strong understanding of building systems and ability to supervise repairs.

• Compliance Knowledge:Familiarity with ISO standards and statutory compliance related to building safety.

• Interpersonal Skills:Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

This role is perfect for a candidate with a strong engineering foundation who can work both hands-on and strategically to ensure our buildings operate to the highest standards.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates