A local authority is seeking an experienced M&E Manager to join their team. Your new company We are partnering with a large unitary local authority to recruit an experienced M&E Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a complex and politically visible public estate.This is a senior interim role, suited to an accomplished FM professional with strong leadership, contract management, and public sector experience, capable of operating at Head-of-Service interface level. Your new role Reporting directly to the Head of FM & Capital Projects, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, service continuity, value for money, and high customer satisfaction.Key responsibilities include: End-to-end management of core Hard FM contracts (including M&E and Fabric) Senior oversight of FM supply chain partners and contractor performance Line management, coaching, and performance management of Hard FM Supervisors Ensuring full statutory compliance (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Legionella, Asbestos, LOLER, Building Safety Act / Golden Thread) Ownership of FM budgets, expenditure control, and financial reporting Leading service improvement, audit outcomes, and performance recovery plans Working collaboratively with capital projects, energy, sustainability, and corporate stakeholders Deputising for the Head of FM Delivery as required The role plays a key part in supporting the council's estate strategy, carbon reduction commitments, and wider corporate objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident senior M&E leader with the credibility to operate in a complex public sector environment.Essential: Degree-level qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management or related discipline Strong experience managing M&E Services or Hard FM services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or wider public sector Proven contract management expertise (NEC / JCT) In-depth knowledge of statutory building compliance and safety legislation Experience of line managing M&E Teams or FM teams and driving performance improvement Strong financial, commercial, and stakeholder management skills Ability to present and report to senior leadership and committees Highly Desirable: NEBOSH / IOSH senior health & safety qualification Chartered or senior professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, or equivalent) Experience of service transformation or change management within FM delivery What you'll get in return Market-leading daily rate £380-£410 per day UmbrellaHigh-impact senior leadership role Opportunity to influence estate strategy, compliance, and service excellence Stable, well-structured council environment with defined governance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 10, 2026
Seasonal
A local authority is seeking an experienced M&E Manager to join their team. Your new company We are partnering with a large unitary local authority to recruit an experienced M&E Manager to lead the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across a complex and politically visible public estate.This is a senior interim role, suited to an accomplished FM professional with strong leadership, contract management, and public sector experience, capable of operating at Head-of-Service interface level. Your new role Reporting directly to the Head of FM & Capital Projects, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of Hard FM services, ensuring statutory compliance, service continuity, value for money, and high customer satisfaction.Key responsibilities include: End-to-end management of core Hard FM contracts (including M&E and Fabric) Senior oversight of FM supply chain partners and contractor performance Line management, coaching, and performance management of Hard FM Supervisors Ensuring full statutory compliance (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Legionella, Asbestos, LOLER, Building Safety Act / Golden Thread) Ownership of FM budgets, expenditure control, and financial reporting Leading service improvement, audit outcomes, and performance recovery plans Working collaboratively with capital projects, energy, sustainability, and corporate stakeholders Deputising for the Head of FM Delivery as required The role plays a key part in supporting the council's estate strategy, carbon reduction commitments, and wider corporate objectives. What you'll need to succeed You will be a confident senior M&E leader with the credibility to operate in a complex public sector environment.Essential: Degree-level qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management or related discipline Strong experience managing M&E Services or Hard FM services at a senior level, ideally within a local authority or wider public sector Proven contract management expertise (NEC / JCT) In-depth knowledge of statutory building compliance and safety legislation Experience of line managing M&E Teams or FM teams and driving performance improvement Strong financial, commercial, and stakeholder management skills Ability to present and report to senior leadership and committees Highly Desirable: NEBOSH / IOSH senior health & safety qualification Chartered or senior professional membership (IWFM, CIBSE, or equivalent) Experience of service transformation or change management within FM delivery What you'll get in return Market-leading daily rate £380-£410 per day UmbrellaHigh-impact senior leadership role Opportunity to influence estate strategy, compliance, and service excellence Stable, well-structured council environment with defined governance What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Repairs Supervisor (Multi-trade) Chelmsford, Essex £49,439 18-month FTC We are looking for an Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day delivery of our responsive repairs service, acting as a qualified supervisor with a strong focus on electrical safety, ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly and right first time, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, performance and cost control. What you'll be doing Own and deliver an ongoing repairs and maintenance service to all our housing stock and communal areas that we manage along with all Delta s partnership working agreements. Provide effective line management and development of a multi-skilled, flexible operational service delivery team, creating a culture which focuses on customer excellence, value based managed and delivering constantly improving, integrated services. Ensure that all works are compliant with statutory requirements, regulations, industry standards and Delta s Health and Safety framework, working closely with Building Safety and Corporate Health and Safety to always ensure compliance. Monitor budgets, ensuring jobs are correctly raised and allocated to the correct cost centres, budget codes, and contract within the housing management system (OPEN), capitalisation is correct, all historic works are being managed and systems updated. Ensure that all the system administration relating to service delivery, including all NICEIC forms of certification, is accurate, up to date, accessible and comprehensive in line with legislation and regulations. Support Operations Managers, Supervisors and the Customer Resolution Centre with the management of the 24-hour out of hours service, working outside of the core hours on a rotational basis to undertake Duty Manager duties to manage the escalation of out of hours calls as required. What we are looking for Excellent knowledge and skills in one or more of the following: asbestos; gas safety; CDM 2015; fire safety; plumbing; legionella; electrical safety. Experience of successfully managing and motivating teams, including managing team performance. A true problem solver someone who thinks on their feet and takes full responsibility and ownership for the homes, communal areas and customers that will need to be managed. Good knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent knowledge of housing maintenance and repairs issues, as well as understanding of current legislation relevant to housing maintenance and safety. Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: Full time during training and then moving to a minimum of three days per week in our head office in Chelmsford. Benefits The salary for this post will be £49,439.86 Per Annum. Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum. 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
Jun 07, 2026
Full time
Repairs Supervisor (Multi-trade) Chelmsford, Essex £49,439 18-month FTC We are looking for an Operations Supervisor to lead the day-to-day delivery of our responsive repairs service, acting as a qualified supervisor with a strong focus on electrical safety, ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly and right first time, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, performance and cost control. What you'll be doing Own and deliver an ongoing repairs and maintenance service to all our housing stock and communal areas that we manage along with all Delta s partnership working agreements. Provide effective line management and development of a multi-skilled, flexible operational service delivery team, creating a culture which focuses on customer excellence, value based managed and delivering constantly improving, integrated services. Ensure that all works are compliant with statutory requirements, regulations, industry standards and Delta s Health and Safety framework, working closely with Building Safety and Corporate Health and Safety to always ensure compliance. Monitor budgets, ensuring jobs are correctly raised and allocated to the correct cost centres, budget codes, and contract within the housing management system (OPEN), capitalisation is correct, all historic works are being managed and systems updated. Ensure that all the system administration relating to service delivery, including all NICEIC forms of certification, is accurate, up to date, accessible and comprehensive in line with legislation and regulations. Support Operations Managers, Supervisors and the Customer Resolution Centre with the management of the 24-hour out of hours service, working outside of the core hours on a rotational basis to undertake Duty Manager duties to manage the escalation of out of hours calls as required. What we are looking for Excellent knowledge and skills in one or more of the following: asbestos; gas safety; CDM 2015; fire safety; plumbing; legionella; electrical safety. Experience of successfully managing and motivating teams, including managing team performance. A true problem solver someone who thinks on their feet and takes full responsibility and ownership for the homes, communal areas and customers that will need to be managed. Good knowledge of IT systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent knowledge of housing maintenance and repairs issues, as well as understanding of current legislation relevant to housing maintenance and safety. Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: Full time during training and then moving to a minimum of three days per week in our head office in Chelmsford. Benefits The salary for this post will be £49,439.86 Per Annum. Learning and development opportunities Healthcare cash plan Robust employee reward and recognition programme Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme Volunteering programme Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum. 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
Role Overview Our client is a privately owned commercial landlord, who is now seeking to strengthen their Asset Management team by appointing an experiened Commercial Asset Manager to deliver high-quality services across a diverse portfolio of mixed-use properties. This role will need someone who is hands on with a detailed understanding of leases, service charges and obligations under the 1954 landlord and tenant act. There is very little property management involved in this role but the ability to coordinate your work with the Property management Team and other internal colleagues is essential. You will take responsibility for the full spectrum of Asset Management and must be a proven negotiator who can find solutions that work for the company but also new and existing tenants. PLEASE NOTE: All portfolio properties are based around the M25, mainly Central London. Key Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Proactively monitoring, negotiating and dealing with tenants leases including rent reviews, break clauses and lease expiries. You will need to be familiar with standard commercial leases and be able to interpret lease terms from leasing documents. Selecting, instructing and monitoring letting agents on vacant commercial properties, whilst minimising costs of vacant properties. Review, negotiate and agree Head of Terms ith prospective tenants via instructed agents. Ensure the accuracy of property data is up to date and maintained on CRM system in respect of leases, service charges and insurance details Responsible for annual insurance renewal ensuring best value and billing recoverable premiums from appropriate tenants as well as managing insurance claims. Instructing county court claims and managing post CCJ recovery action. Dealing with applications for consent including alterations, assignments and underlettings. Responsibility for block / building level compliance. Ensure statutory audits are undertaken, recorded and accounted for in the service charges for health & safety, fire, asbestos, water risk assessments and more. Corresponding with VOA to deal with all business rates matters. Approve service charge budgets, demands and apportionments. Oversee Section 20 procedures for long term service contracts and major works. Oversee that all projects are communicated to relevant residential and commercial tenants. Liaise with accounts department for end of year service charge reconciliations, oversee the recovery of relevant recharges and service charge arrears. Essential experience: Minimum 5 years comparable experience in a Commercial Asset Management role. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, together with strong commercial and financial acumen. The ability to be hands-on and works as part of a wider commercial team is essential. Accuracy and attention to detail essential. You need to be organised, able to prioritise, manage your time efficiently and work to deadlines. Excellent communication and writing skills. Proven influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to work autonomously but also be a valuable member of the wider commercial team. Previous use of Qube property management software preferred.
Jun 05, 2026
Full time
Role Overview Our client is a privately owned commercial landlord, who is now seeking to strengthen their Asset Management team by appointing an experiened Commercial Asset Manager to deliver high-quality services across a diverse portfolio of mixed-use properties. This role will need someone who is hands on with a detailed understanding of leases, service charges and obligations under the 1954 landlord and tenant act. There is very little property management involved in this role but the ability to coordinate your work with the Property management Team and other internal colleagues is essential. You will take responsibility for the full spectrum of Asset Management and must be a proven negotiator who can find solutions that work for the company but also new and existing tenants. PLEASE NOTE: All portfolio properties are based around the M25, mainly Central London. Key Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Proactively monitoring, negotiating and dealing with tenants leases including rent reviews, break clauses and lease expiries. You will need to be familiar with standard commercial leases and be able to interpret lease terms from leasing documents. Selecting, instructing and monitoring letting agents on vacant commercial properties, whilst minimising costs of vacant properties. Review, negotiate and agree Head of Terms ith prospective tenants via instructed agents. Ensure the accuracy of property data is up to date and maintained on CRM system in respect of leases, service charges and insurance details Responsible for annual insurance renewal ensuring best value and billing recoverable premiums from appropriate tenants as well as managing insurance claims. Instructing county court claims and managing post CCJ recovery action. Dealing with applications for consent including alterations, assignments and underlettings. Responsibility for block / building level compliance. Ensure statutory audits are undertaken, recorded and accounted for in the service charges for health & safety, fire, asbestos, water risk assessments and more. Corresponding with VOA to deal with all business rates matters. Approve service charge budgets, demands and apportionments. Oversee Section 20 procedures for long term service contracts and major works. Oversee that all projects are communicated to relevant residential and commercial tenants. Liaise with accounts department for end of year service charge reconciliations, oversee the recovery of relevant recharges and service charge arrears. Essential experience: Minimum 5 years comparable experience in a Commercial Asset Management role. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, together with strong commercial and financial acumen. The ability to be hands-on and works as part of a wider commercial team is essential. Accuracy and attention to detail essential. You need to be organised, able to prioritise, manage your time efficiently and work to deadlines. Excellent communication and writing skills. Proven influencing and negotiation skills. Ability to work autonomously but also be a valuable member of the wider commercial team. Previous use of Qube property management software preferred.
The Company We are looking for an experienced " M&E Manager " to join a Property Management company based across Cornwall. They provide Property Services and Management to a range of Residential Properties across the private and public sector. Reporting into the Head of Property Assists, the successful " M&E Manager " will oversee three team leaders and 3 schedulers managing Gas and Electrical Maintenance teams and third team overseeing Legionella, Asbestos Fire and Building Safety. You will be operationally responsible for running the team, its performance and adherence to company standards and values. Key duties will include: Ensure all teams work to all regulatory and compliance requirements. Plan and carry out safety inspection programmes Plan and monitor works alongside schedulers Maintain company accreditations including Gas Safe, NICEIC, Oftec, HETAS, MCS, PAS 20/30 Managed and develop staff and ensure everyone has the relevant qualifications and certifications Review existing company procedures and policies Manage performance across all teams Prepare and monthly performance and financial reports Overall responsibility for a fully compliant, customer focused service and team. The right candidate We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes: Experience working for a Property Maintenance Provider, Housing Association or Local Authority overseeing maintenance teams ESSENTIAL Residential maintenance ideal but commercial property maintenance also considered IOSH or NEBOSH Knowledge of Gas Safety, IEE wiring regulations 1998, CAR 2012 and CDM 2015 Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act. Building Safety Act, Legionella and asbestos legislation. Local to the Cornwall region OR relocating to the region Whats in it for me A genuinely lovely place to work Continuous personal development A relaxed, supportive environment Competitive Salary Pension Healthcare 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Sounds interesting? Then please click APPLY to find out more!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
The Company We are looking for an experienced " M&E Manager " to join a Property Management company based across Cornwall. They provide Property Services and Management to a range of Residential Properties across the private and public sector. Reporting into the Head of Property Assists, the successful " M&E Manager " will oversee three team leaders and 3 schedulers managing Gas and Electrical Maintenance teams and third team overseeing Legionella, Asbestos Fire and Building Safety. You will be operationally responsible for running the team, its performance and adherence to company standards and values. Key duties will include: Ensure all teams work to all regulatory and compliance requirements. Plan and carry out safety inspection programmes Plan and monitor works alongside schedulers Maintain company accreditations including Gas Safe, NICEIC, Oftec, HETAS, MCS, PAS 20/30 Managed and develop staff and ensure everyone has the relevant qualifications and certifications Review existing company procedures and policies Manage performance across all teams Prepare and monthly performance and financial reports Overall responsibility for a fully compliant, customer focused service and team. The right candidate We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes: Experience working for a Property Maintenance Provider, Housing Association or Local Authority overseeing maintenance teams ESSENTIAL Residential maintenance ideal but commercial property maintenance also considered IOSH or NEBOSH Knowledge of Gas Safety, IEE wiring regulations 1998, CAR 2012 and CDM 2015 Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act. Building Safety Act, Legionella and asbestos legislation. Local to the Cornwall region OR relocating to the region Whats in it for me A genuinely lovely place to work Continuous personal development A relaxed, supportive environment Competitive Salary Pension Healthcare 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Sounds interesting? Then please click APPLY to find out more!
