Regional Facilities Manager

Job Description

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Job Title: Regional Facilities Manager

Location: South West England & Wales (including Cardiff)Salary: £52,000 – £57,000 per annumContract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with strong potential to become permanent)Region: Up to 15 gym sites

Role Overview

As a Regional Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and operational performance of multiple gym facilities across South West England and Wales. Managing up to 15 sites, you will ensure that all buildings, infrastructure, and equipment are maintained to a high standard, are fully compliant with statutory requirements, and provide a safe and welcoming environment for members and colleagues.

This is a hands-on, regionally mobile role requiring strong technical knowledge, across a multi-site estate.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance

• Oversee routine maintenance, repairs, and reactive works across all regional sites.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and service providers for major repairs, refurbishments, and upgrades.
• Ensure properties are safe, clean, and well-maintained at all times.
• Ensure all sites within your region are attended on an 8-weekly cycle.
• Complete full and thorough property and asset surveys during each visit and upload findings to the asset management portal.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Operational Management

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations across the regional portfolio.
• Deliver appropriate levels of service to critical areas to maximise customer satisfaction and minimise member complaints.
• Attend regional and operational meetings, providing feedback on facilities performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Build effective relationships with regional operations teams and site managers.

Compliance and Health & Safety

• Ensure all properties comply with all Health & Safety legislation and internal standards.
• Undertake annual water risk assessments and site-level asbestos management reviews.
• Ensure all legal obligations are met and that a robust system of statutory compliance is maintained across the region.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Conduct contractor performance reviews, addressing poor performance and driving improvements where required.
• Manage service level agreements and ensure value for money.

Strategic Planning & Projects

• Develop and execute regional facilities management plans aligned to business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Project manage small to medium capital expenditure (CAPEX) works.
• Manage budgets, control costs.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in a multi-site facilities management role, preferably covering a geographically dispersed region.
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, statutory compliance, and building maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors and third-party service providers.
• Confident project management and budget control skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication skills
• IT-literate with experience of CAFM systems.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the region.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £52,000 – £57,000.
• 12-month fixed term contract with strong potential for permanency. xwzovoh
• Opportunity to lead facilities operations across a high-profile regional estate.