Facilities Manager

About this role

Cleaner

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Facilities Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm

Working pattern: Mobile role requiring regular travel across London

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee facilities management services across approximately 21–22 schools within a defined geographical area. Based in South London, this is a highly mobile role, and you should expect to spend at least three days each week travelling between sites.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of services across your allocated schools, coordinating Dalkia UK engineers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure planned maintenance and compliance requirements are delivered effectively.

This is a client-facing position requiring strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work independently, make informed decisions and manage priorities without direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver the compliance programme across all allocated sites, working with the scheduling team, engineers, subcontractors and school teams.

• Ensure planned preventative maintenance is completed within the required timescales.
• Maintain site logbooks, compliance records and supporting documentation to an auditable standard.
• Carry out scheduled health, safety and compliance inspections, completing reports and managing resulting actions.
• Review and approve subcontractor risk assessments and method statements before attendance.
• Supervise subcontractors and review service sheets, certificates and supporting evidence following completion.
• Hold regular, structured meetings with GLF Regional Partners and school representatives.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Escalate compliance risks, service failures and overdue actions appropriately.
• Identify remedial and minor works opportunities, coordinate quotations and oversee works from approval through to completion.
• Maintain accurate compliance, PPM and action-tracking records using the relevant CAFM and reporting systems.
• Support the Contract Manager in preparing for and attending quarterly and annual client meetings.
• Ensure services are delivered safely and sustainably and in accordance with legal, statutory and company requirements.

Essential

What We're Looking For

• Working knowledge of building services, statutory compliance and maintenance delivery.
• Experience coordinating multiple sites or several workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to review technical and compliance documentation.
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills.
• Confidence working independently and making operational decisions.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout London.
• IOSH Managing Safely, or willingness to complete the qualification while in the role.

Desirable

Previous experience within a facilities management environment.

• Experience using CAFM or PPM systems.
• Legionella awareness.

About You

You will be an organised and proactive Facilities Manager who can provide clear operational direction to engineers and subcontractors while maintaining high standards across a busy, multi-site estate.

You will understand the importance of compliance, risk management and accurate record-keeping, while remaining commercially aware and focused on delivering an excellent service. Most importantly, you will be comfortable developing trusted relationships with school representatives and other client stakeholders across your allocated area.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off, + option to purchase additional 5 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (after 1 year service)
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend'
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
• Company sick pay
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
• Full induction and training
• Smartphone and Tablet / laptop (where applicable for role)
• Uniform and PPE (where applicable for role)
• Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A collaborative team

Trusted Partners – Dedicated to our clients' success

Taking Responsibility – Making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know, in confidence, our team is here to support you.

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