Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Brighton, Sussex

Multi-Site Education Portfolio

Salary: £42,000 +Excellent Benefits

25 Days Holiday + BH

We’re seeking an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead Hard Services across a Multi-Site education estate in Brighton.

This hands-on role oversees engineers, contractors, compliance, and service delivery to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality FM operations.

You will drive excellent service standards, maintain strong safety and statutory compliance, and deliver a consistently positive customer experience.

Your leadership will be central to upholding the reputation and performance of the PPP Facilities Management service.

The Role

• Manage reactive & planned maintenance across multiple school sites.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ensuring correct staffing, skills and training.
• Oversee electrical testing, inspections, minor repairs and emergency breakdown response.
• Drive safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE procedures and statutory requirements.
• Monitor CAFM data, produce client reports and continually improve performance.
• Control budgets, resources and third-party suppliers, ensuring SLA delivery.

About You

• Strong background in Hard FM with proven team leadership experience.
• Skilled in electrical testing, installation, fault-finding and maintenance.
• Confident managing subcontractors, compliance and complex maintenance schedules.
• Competent with CAFM systems (Concept/Maximo/TopDesk).
• IT proficient (Excel, Word, Outlook) and detail-focused.
• NEBOSH (or willing to work towards), C&G 2360 / 2391–2395, NVQ Level 3.
• AP/RP experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS required (provided by employer).

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