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Senior Building Surveyor (Hybrid) needed in Bristol, £42,839 - £46,142 per annum - Reference: Some remote working is available, there will be a requirement to come into City Hall on occasion. Are you an experienced building surveyor looking to make a meaningful impact in Bristol's education estate? Join The Corporate Landlord team as a Senior Building Surveyor - Education, where you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our school buildings and educational facilities. About the Role As part of the Growth and Regeneration Directorate, you'll manage building works across the education portfolio, ensuring compliance with legislation and delivering high-quality outcomes. You'll work with systems such as NEC4, SFG20, JobLogic, FastDraft, and Concerto to support Hard FM contracts and asset management. You'll carry out condition surveys, manage budgets, oversee maintenance programmes, and act as a consultant to other departments. You'll also take on responsibilities under CDM regulations, including the role of Planning Supervisor and Designer. We're seeking someone ideally with: A qualification suitable for Corporate Membership of the CIOB or equivalent. Senior-level project management experience in building repair, refurbishment, and maintenance. Strong knowledge of building contracts, financial control, and CDM regulations. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A full UK driving licence and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Experience with NEC4, SFG20, FastDraft, Concerto, and CAD software is desirable, as is familiarity with public sector and local authority procedures. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. This is a full time role on a permanent basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Service Manager (Hard FM) Dorset 40,000 - 44,000 Permanent Full Time The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hard FM Service Manager to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a large and complex operational estate. Acting as the primary interface between the client, operational stakeholders and maintenance teams, you will take ownership of the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services, ensuring reactive, planned and statutory maintenance activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with contractual requirements. This position requires a technically competent facilities professional with experience managing maintenance operations across complex estates. You will oversee engineering teams and specialist contractors, drive KPI performance, maintain statutory compliance and ensure maintenance programmes align with the operational requirements of the site. Alongside day-to-day service delivery, you will support estate improvement projects, lifecycle planning and ongoing compliance management whilst maintaining excellent relationships with senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive Hard FM maintenance across a complex operational estate. Act as the primary operational contact for all Hard Facilities Management matters, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and site management. Manage the performance of directly employed engineers and specialist subcontractors, ensuring contractual service levels and KPIs are consistently achieved. Oversee statutory maintenance programmes, ensuring inspections, testing and compliance activities are completed in accordance with current legislation and contractual obligations. Manage maintenance delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring work orders, compliance documentation and asset records remain accurate and up to date. Coordinate planned maintenance activities to minimise operational disruption whilst maintaining building compliance and asset reliability. Monitor contractor performance, quality of work, safety standards and contractual compliance across multiple disciplines. Ensure Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments, permits to work and site safety procedures are fully implemented throughout maintenance activities. Investigate service issues, customer concerns and operational challenges, implementing corrective actions to improve service delivery. Develop and maintain maintenance schedules, forward works plans and site-specific maintenance programmes. Prepare Statements of Need, technical reports and supporting documentation for additional works, lifecycle replacement and estate improvement projects. Support the delivery of Billable Works and planned improvement projects from initial scope through to completion. Identify opportunities to improve asset performance, operational efficiency and energy performance across the estate. Support statutory compliance responsibilities relating to asbestos, legionella and other building compliance disciplines. Produce performance reports, compliance updates and operational data for client and management review meetings. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, providing operational support during emergency maintenance situations. Candidate Requirements Previous experience managing Hard Facilities Management services within a commercial, defence, public sector or other highly regulated environment. Strong understanding of reactive, planned and statutory building maintenance. Experience managing engineering teams, supervisors and specialist maintenance contractors. Knowledge of CAFM systems and planned maintenance management. Strong understanding of statutory compliance, building regulations and maintenance legislation. Experience managing KPIs, SLAs and contractual service delivery. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across operational and senior management teams. Technical qualification within Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical or a related Engineering discipline. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent). Emergency First Aid qualification. Fire Safety training. Experience acting as, or supporting, Asbestos Responsible Person and Legionella Responsible Person duties would be advantageous. Full UK driving licence.

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, or Technical Supervisor looking to take the next step into leadership? We're recruiting for a Technical Supervisor to support a major commercial facilities management contract across York and Sheffield. This mobile role combines technical expertise with team leadership, overseeing a team of engineers, managing contractor performance, and ensuring high standards across multiple commercial sites. With excellent overtime, standby payments, bonus potential, and a clear pathway to Authorised Person (AP) training, this is an outstanding opportunity to progress your career within a growing Facilities Management business. The Role As Technical Supervisor, you will: Lead and support a team of five engineers across multiple commercial sites, driving performance and service quality. Monitor contractor performance, ensuring statutory compliance, KPIs, and safety standards are consistently achieved. Provide technical support across electrical, HVAC, heating, boilers, and power systems. Work closely with the Operations Manager to improve operational performance and maintain excellent client service. Participate in the on-call rota while supporting planned maintenance, reactive works, and continuous improvement initiatives. You To be successful in this Technical Supervisor role, you'll bring: Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Previous experience within commercial building services, Facilities Management, or Hard FM. Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, heating, boilers, and power distribution. Experience supervising engineers, contractors, or maintenance teams. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. What's in it for you? Join a leading Facilities Management provider that invests in the development of its engineering teams. £40,000 basic salary plus annual performance bonus. Realistic OTE of around £50,000 through overtime and on-call payments. Company tools provided and business mileage paid. Clear progression into Authorised Person (AP) training and future leadership opportunities. Apply Now! If you're an experienced Technical Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Electrical Engineer, or Building Services Engineer, we'd love to hear from you. To apply for this Technical Supervisor position, click 'Apply Now' and send your CV to Frankie Cook. Interviews are taking place now with a streamlined interview process. Apply today to secure your opportunity to join a growing team with genuine career progression.

Hard FM Maintenance Manager Westbury 40,000 - 45,000 Permanent Full Time The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hard FM Maintenance Manager to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a large operational estate. Reporting to the Built Estate Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of planned, reactive and corrective maintenance, ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly and in line with contractual performance standards. This is a hands-on operational management role suited to an experienced maintenance professional with a strong background in Hard Facilities Management. You will manage engineering teams and specialist contractors, drive KPI performance, oversee statutory compliance and provide technical support to key stakeholders. Alongside day-to-day maintenance delivery, you will identify opportunities for estate improvements, manage Billable Works and ensure all maintenance activities support the operational requirements of the site. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of reactive, planned and preventative Hard FM maintenance across a complex operational estate. Manage the day-to-day performance of engineering teams and specialist subcontractors, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements. Oversee reactive maintenance delivery to achieve contractual KPIs, service levels and First Time Fix performance targets. Coordinate planned maintenance programmes, ensuring statutory inspections, testing and preventative maintenance activities are completed within required timescales. Carry out programmed maintenance inspections, quality assurance activities and technical audits to ensure compliance with contractual and legislative requirements. Review inspection reports, statutory certification and technical documentation, raising remedial works and Statements of Need where required. Provide technical guidance and maintenance support to client representatives and operational stakeholders across the estate. Work closely with Authorised Persons to ensure all maintenance activities comply with JSP 375 and Safe Systems of Work requirements. Manage the delivery of Billable Works from initial scope through to completion, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Identify opportunities to improve estate performance, reduce energy consumption and support sustainability initiatives through planned maintenance and improvement works. Oversee F-Gas compliance, environmental obligations and waste management processes across the establishment. Ensure CAFM systems, maintenance records, compliance documentation and asset information remain accurate and up to date. Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and health & safety compliance, ensuring all supply chain partners meet contractual obligations. Investigate maintenance issues, customer concerns and service complaints, implementing effective corrective actions and ensuring timely resolution. Produce operational reports, compliance updates and maintenance performance data for senior management and client review meetings. Support the Built Estate Manager with operational planning, resource allocation and continuous improvement initiatives across the estate. Candidate Requirements Previous experience managing Hard Facilities Management services within a commercial, defence, public sector or other highly regulated environment. Strong background in planned, reactive and statutory building maintenance. Experience managing high-volume maintenance operations and low-value maintenance or minor works projects. Proven experience leading engineering teams, supervisors and specialist maintenance contractors. Strong understanding of maintenance KPIs, SLAs and contractual service delivery. Knowledge of statutory compliance, Safe Systems of Work and maintenance legislation. Experience working with CAFM systems and maintenance management software. Good understanding of JSP 375 or similar Safe Systems of Work within regulated environments would be advantageous. Knowledge of F-Gas regulations, environmental compliance and waste management processes. Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential. IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent Health & Safety qualification). Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

We are currently seeking a Hard Facilities Manager (Service Manager) to join our our Essex based NHS repairs and maintenance team. This role is responsible for managing a team of directly employed skilled trade operatives across planned, preventative and responsive maintenance. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing hard facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare sector. Rydon Maintenance provides hard FM (facilities management) services across England for a growing number of NHS Trusts. We look after more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned, responsive repairs and small works projects basis. We provide maintenance services to hospitals, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts as well as mental health trus Job Purpose Working to a contract manager and alongside a supervisor, you will manage a small team of maintenance engineers to ensure that the Rydon maintenance service is delivered to the highest standards. Our engineers cover 5 buildings across Essex. As such, some travel may be required to visit these sites as necessary. As part of the role you will be responsible for ensuring that engineers are suitably scheduled (via our scheduling team) to undertake repairs in the correct priority order and to ensure the safety of our clients and services users in these busy NHS buildings across Essex. Our primary goal is to ensure that repairs (whether planned or reactive) are undertaken in line with the strict KPIs set within our contract, as well as to the desired quality standards. You will take responsibility for ensuring that all necessary reporting (including internal, statutory and client) is up to date and accurate, and that client communication is maintained to an excellent standard. Overall, you will ensure the effective running of the responsive, planned and lifecycle maintenance programmes to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for service users in live hospital and healthcare environments. Where in house service delivery is not possible, you will be responsible for ensuring best value is delivered by instructing nominated sub-contractors to undertake the work. You will ensure that our operational performance is met in line with contractual SLAs and KPIs. You will work with the Contract Manager to deliver ongoing improvements and recommendations to the long term contract strategy to maximise productivity and quality whilst ensuring cost efficiencies are achieved. As part of this continuous improvement initiative, you will conduct regular audits and make recommendations and ensure that all aspects of HSQ&E and Compliance are managed effectively. Utilising and investigating our CAFM system you will help to drive service delivery and performance across the site. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supervisor or Facilities Manager to make a real difference - the role also offers excellent opportunity for personal growth. What we can offer you; A competitive starting salary A car allowance of £4,872 per annum. 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days. Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory. Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Eyecare vouchers and free flu Vaccinations Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Private Medical, Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes. Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business. Experience Required The preferred candidate will have previous experience as a Facilities Manager, Supervisor or Account Manager with a maintenance contractor. This experience will ideally have been gained supporting NHS clients however, candidates with good commercial experience that can be translated to the NHS will also be considered (for example, you may have managed shopping centres, offices, retail establishments etc). The successful candidate will have strong influencing, communication and relationship building skills and should be familiar and competent in managing and maintaining statutory compliance. You will have a knowledge and experience of building services maintenance and Health & Safety procedures in daily site operation. Above all, you will have a keen customer service approach, strong interpersonal skills and good IT skills (Microsoft Office Packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel). If you have this experience, we'd strongly encourage you to apply. Additional Information As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

A leading company in the FM industry is looking for a Facilities Manager in Oxfordshire. This role offers the chance to oversee multiple sites and manage a diverse team, ensuring operational efficiency and excellence. The Role As the Facilities Manager, you ll: • Oversee around 30 sites, managing Facilities Supervisors and Hard FM Supervisors. • Ensure cost-effective management of planned and reactive maintenance across various disciplines. • Utilize CAFM databases for resource management and financial oversight. • Devise and review PPM regimes to optimize asset availability. • Manage self-delivered engineering resources for maintenance schedules. You To be successful in the role of Facilities Manager, you ll bring: • Relevant experience in facilities management or similar roles. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Proficiency in using CAFM systems for operational management. • Electrical qualification and ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check. • Excellent communication and negotiation skills. What's in it for you? This company is a recognized leader in the FM industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and innovation across its services. • Competitive pay rate of £300 - £350 per day. • Company car provided for travel between sites. • Opportunity for extension or permanent placement based on performance. Apply Now! To apply for the position of Facilities Manager, click Apply Now and send your CV to Tom Wilkinson. Interviews are taking place now, and don t miss your chance to join a dynamic team in the FM sector!

We are currently seeking a Hard FM Service Manager to join our our South West based NHS repairs and maintenance team. This role is responsible for managing a team of directly employed skilled trade operatives across planned, preventative and responsive maintenance. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our maintenance division with a particular focus on NHS Hard Facilities Management - consisting of responsive repairs as well as planned/preventative maintenance. We look after more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned and responsive repairs, small works and minor capital projects basis. We provide maintenance services to acute (hospital's), mental health trusts, ambulance and primary care trusts. Job Purpose As Service Manager you will manage a team of directly employed maintenance operatives to ensure the delivery of planned and reactive repairs across a number across a number of hospital/healthcare sites across a patch covering Bristol, Salisbury and Swindon. You will be working to ensure that reactive calls and PPMs are responded to in order to ensure smooth and efficient running of the day to day operations to meet SLA and KPI targets. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the delivery of hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance with current legislation and local codes of practice to protect the health and safety of others in a working/live hospital environment. Where it is not possible for works to be completed in house you will also manage the specialist planned and reactive sub-contracted services ensuring that all works are completed to the required quality and that HSQ&E obligations are met. Reporting to the contract manager you will help to deliver ongoing improvements and recommendations to the long term contract strategy to maximise productivity and quality whilst ensuring cost efficiencies are achieved and potential risks are identified and mitigated. What we can offer you; Salary £40 - 45k Car allowance of £4,872 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days. Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory. Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Private Medical, Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes. Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. Free Flu Vaccinations Full training, ongoing coaching and support Opportunities for you to progress your career within the business Experience Required The preferred candidate will have previous experience working for a facilities management company. You could be an experienced Supervisor looking to progress or have previous service management experience. This experience will ideally have been gained supporting NHS clients however, candidates with good commercial experience that can be translated to the NHS will also be considered. The successful candidate will have strong influencing, communication and relationship building skills and should be familiar and competent in managing and maintaining statutory compliance. You will have a knowledge of M&E building services maintenance and Health & Safety procedures in daily site operation. Above all, you will have a keen customer service approach, strong interpersonal skills and good IT skills are essential (Microsoft Office Packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel). If you have this experience, we'd strongly encourage you to apply. Additional Information As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

CNX Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading national facilities management provider to recruit an experienced Operations Manager for a prestigious pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cheshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation delivering critical hard services within a complex, highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of engineering and maintenance services while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Role As Operations Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of Hard FM services across a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, overseeing engineering teams, compliance activities, maintenance programmes, and stakeholder relationships. You will be responsible for ensuring all services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual obligations, statutory requirements, and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of hard FM services including mechanical and electrical maintenance, critical utilities, and infrastructure. Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, industry standards, and site-specific procedures. Manage engineering teams, supervisors, and specialist subcontractors. Monitor and improve performance against KPIs, SLAs, asset reliability, and maintenance targets. Drive a strong safety culture across all operations. Build and maintain excellent relationships with client stakeholders. Lead operational reviews, reporting, and governance meetings. Support budget management, cost control, and efficiency initiatives. Oversee maintenance planning and delivery to minimise disruption to production. Lead incident investigations, risk management activities, and continuous improvement programmes. About You To be considered for this position, you will have: Proven experience in an Operations Manager, Technical Services Manager, or similar leadership role within Facilities Management. Strong technical knowledge of hard services, including mechanical, electrical, and critical building systems. Experience working within highly regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing. A thorough understanding of statutory compliance and health & safety legislation. Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams and delivering against contractual KPIs. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Desirable Qualifications Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification. Knowledge of GMP/GxP environments. Experience within critical or high-availability operational environments. What's on Offer? Opportunity to work on a flagship pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Career progression within a market-leading facilities management organisation. Competitive salary and benefits package. Long-term stability and exposure to a highly regulated, technically challenging environment. Supportive and collaborative working culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you are an experienced Operations Manager with a strong hard services background and are looking for your next challenge within a critical pharmaceutical environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply today or contact CNX Recruitment for a confidential discussion.