Facilities Manager Job at Charles Tyrwhitt (Milton Keynes)

Facilities Manager

Charles Tyrwhitt

Location:
United Kingdom , Milton Keynes ▼
London

Category:
Office Administration

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Not provided

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Job Description:

The primary purpose of the Facilities Manager is to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient operation of our sites, creating an environment that supports both our colleagues and the wider business. The role holds full accountability for the annual facilities budget and oversees all aspects of property and facilities management, from supplier partnerships and landlord relationships to lease compliance and the integrity of our property database. Leading and developing the Facilities team, the Facilities Manager will drive high standards of service delivery and operational excellence, whilst maintaining robust oversight of health & safety, security and insurance compliance. Working proactively, the role will also deliver facilities-led projects and champion sustainability initiatives, helping to reduce environmental impact and support our broader ESG ambitions.

Job Responsibility:

Propose, agree, manage and be fully accountable for £5.6m per annum facilities budget
Negotiate best rates and third-party contracts
Own the Company property database
Manage landlord relationships and ensure ongoing compliance with all lease terms
Lead and develop the Facilities team
Manage suppliers and contractors
Carry out regular risk assessments for both sites and chair Health & Safety committees
Responsible for ongoing adherence at all sites to health & safety legislation, fire safety requirements, DSE regulations, electrical testing, accident investigation
Ensure we have sufficient and trained fire marshals and first aiders across both sites
Responsible for the security of both sites
Maintain insurance schedules and develop policies for all sites
Plan, coordinate and execute facilities related projects including renovations, refurbishments and infrastructure upgrades
Produce business cases for improvements to essential and non-essential infrastructure
Implement and monitor sustainability initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage and overall environmental impact
Ensure facilities operate in compliance with environmental laws, regulations and internal sustainability policies
Develop and manage waste reduction, recycling and responsible disposal programs
Track and report environmental performance metrics
Partner with internal stakeholders to support ESG reporting and sustainability goals

Requirements:

Strong experience in facilities management
Highly commercial, with experience of managing and tightly controlling both running costs (opex) and capital expenditure (capex) budgets
Experience of tendering and contracting with well-developed negotiation skills
Some project management experience for building refurbishment/expansion works desirable
Experience of managing facilities within a Distribution Centre environment desirable
Hands-on and dynamic with a positive, can-do attitude and excellent organisational & time management skills
Focuses on internal customer, mainly private sector experience and ideally some experience of entrepreneurial SME businesses
great communication skills (both oral and written)
Experience of AutoCAD desirable for managing churn/growth/space planning
NEBOSH certified is required
Member of IWFM desirable

Nice to have:

Some project management experience for building refurbishment/expansion works
Experience of managing facilities within a Distribution Centre environment
Experience of AutoCAD for managing churn/growth/space planning
Member of IWFM

What we offer:

Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme
An entrepreneurial environment where you’ll be encouraged to try things and make changes to drive the business forward
Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company
Hybrid working policy
Partner with many charities and sustainability partners
CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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