Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Multi-Site Student Accommodation
Salary: Up to £48,000 (dependent on experience) + Benefits
Location: Birmingham
About the Role
Pertemps looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee 6 student accommodation sites. You’ll lead and inspire a dedicated Facilities and Housekeeping team, ensuring a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment for our residents. This role is all about combining strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership, delivering excellent service standards while motivating your team to perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage facilities operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, safety, and high service standards.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management, and compliance testing.
• Drive high team engagement through effective leadership, performance management, and development.
• Ensure properties are always well-presented, clean, secure, and welcoming.
• Manage budgets and contribute to future capital planning.
• Champion health, safety, and sustainability initiatives across all sites.
• Act as a visible leader, supporting the delivery of an exceptional student experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £48,000 (DOE)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Inclusive and supportive working culture
• Chance to work with a forward-thinking, award-winning organisation rated Gold Investors in People

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven Facilities Management experience, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• IOSH qualification (NEBOSH or similar desirable).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Excellent people management and motivational skills.
• Knowledge of property-related health & safety and compliance requirements.
• Strong M&E background, including water treatment, fire safety, and plant room management.
• Experience managing housekeeping teams and contractors.

If you’re an organised, people-focused leader with the technical know-how to keep our clients’ properties running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.
Click Apply today or contact Steve Tomlinson at Pertemps, Hagley Road, Birmingham.