Senior Facilities Manager

Senior Facilities Manager

Cobalt is working with a leading professional services firm to appoint a newly created position at the heart of their growing operations team.

This is a business that prides itself on people-first leadership and strong values. With multiple offices across the South of England and a reputation for operational excellence, they continue to grow while nurturing a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment.

This is a pivotal role in the Facilities function, acting as the Director's number two and bridging the gap between strategic leadership and on-the-ground delivery. You'll have full operational oversight across five regional offices, manage a dispersed team, and drive improvements in sustainability, compliance, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Deputy to the Director of Facilities, stepping in during periods of absence.
• Lead environmental and sustainability initiatives, including ESG strategy and carbon reduction planning.
• Chair the Environment Committee and manage reporting on progress and compliance.
• Line manage two Facilities Supervisors and oversee a team of five Facilities Assistants.
• Implement and optimise consistent processes across multiple offices.
• Support all procurement activities and ensure value-for-money across services.
• Oversee office operations and ensure client-facing and staff areas are well maintained.
• Manage third-party contractors and uphold all SLA and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate health & safety across the portfolio, supporting with audits, training, and legal compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Background in facilities management with multi-site team supervision experience preferably from the professional services sector but open to other experiences as well.
• Extensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Exposure to delivering ESG and sustainability strategies in the workplace.
• IOSH and/or Nebosh essential

If you're passionate about shaping sustainable, people-focused workplaces and want to play a key role in a high-performing, friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.

If you require any adjustments in the recruitment process due to a disability or long-term health condition, please let us know. We're committed to making our process inclusive and accessible to all.