Technical Facilities Manager – Shopping Centre

Location: West London
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Role type: Permanent, full-time

We are seeking a technically competent and hands-on Technical Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, compliant and efficient operation of all building systems and services at a small shopping centre in West London. This is a key role for an experienced facilities professional with a strong building services engineering or M&E background and the confidence to manage both day-to-day operational delivery and structured capital, lifecycle and contractor-led programmes.

The Technical Facilities Manager will work closely with the Centre Manager on operational, occupier and stakeholder matters, while also engaging with the Property Manager on budgets, major approvals, programme reporting and longer-term asset planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technically competent facilities management across all building services, plant, systems and common areas.
• Ensure the centre remains safe, statutory compliant and operationally resilient at all times.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and lifecycle works across M&E, fabric and specialist systems.
• Oversee contractors, consultants and service partners, ensuring strong performance, value for money and compliance with agreed service levels.
• Lead and coordinate capital works, lifecycle projects and major maintenance programmes from planning through to delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, risk registers, compliance documentation and budget information.
• Support the Centre Manager with operational issues, occupier communications, incident response and stakeholder requirements.
• Work with the Property Manager on budget planning, major approvals, technical reporting and programme updates.
• Monitor health and safety, statutory testing, permits to work, contractor RAMS and site compliance processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk and enhance the reliability of building systems.

About You

• Strong technical facilities management experience, ideally within retail, shopping centre, commercial property or a similar public-facing environment.
• Building services engineering, mechanical and electrical, or M&E maintenance background is essential.
• Good working knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety, contractor management and building services operations.
• Experience managing planned maintenance, reactive works, lifecycle projects and capital works programmes.
• Knowledge of lifts, escalators and vertical transportation systems would be highly valuable.
• Confident communicator, able to work with centre management, property management, contractors, occupiers and external stakeholders.
• Commercially aware, organised and capable of managing budgets, reports, approvals and competing priorities.
• Relevant technical, engineering, FM, health and safety or building services qualifications would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong FM professional to take ownership of the operational and engineering performance of a well-positioned West London shopping centre. The role offers variety, visibility and the chance to combine hands-on technical oversight with project delivery, contractor management and client-facing reporting.

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your technical FM, building services engineering or M&E experience, together with any relevant shopping centre, retail or commercial property background.

• Welcome Host – Ad‑Hoc / Temporary Shifts
• Location: Warwick
  Hourly rate: £14.80 Per Hour
• Shifts are Monday to Friday either 08:00 – 16:00 or 09:00 – 17:00
• Parking Available on Site

We are seeking warm, professional, and service‑driven individuals to join our pool of Welcome Hosts, supporting one of our prestigious corporate clients on an ad‑hoc temporary basis in Warwick.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a people‑focused, fast‑paced environment and enjoys creating memorable guest experiences. You will play a key part in ensuring visitors, clients, and colleagues feel valued and well‑supported from the moment they arrive.

About the Role

As a Welcome Host, you will provide a blend of front‑of‑house and post room support. Each shift is varied, and you will be expected to adapt quickly to different tasks throughout the day. 

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome and greet all visitors with professionalism and a friendly approach
• Support with post room duties, including receiving goods
• Manage internal and external post collection and distribution
• Efficiently handle incoming calls and general enquiries
• Uphold security procedures and ensure access requirements are followed
• Deliver exceptional service and maintain strong client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a front‑of‑house, receptionist, or customer‑service role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and confident in both busy and quiet periods
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable switching between tasks
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering outstanding service

Catch 22 are recruiting for an Estates Property Analyst - CAD to join a national healthcare property team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for an immediate start. This is an ideal role for someone with strong AutoCAD skills and experience producing and reviewing property and occupancy plans.

This role is remote however access to either Birmingham or Manchester would be ideal for training or occasional team meetings. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Producing and reviewing Land Registry‑compliant CAD plans
• Managing and updating a national library of drawings
• Creating and updating occupancy plans following changes
• Supporting leasing and property teams with technical queries
• Working with internal stakeholders and external contractors

Ideal Candidate

• Well experienced in AutoCAD
• Background in property / estates / built environment
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confident with Excel and databases
• Able to manage a busy workload independently

Role Details

• 12‑month FTC
• Immediate start preferred
• Salary up to £40,000 (D.O.E)
• 37.5 Hour contract, Mon-Fri hours
• Remote work (But ability to travel to Birmingham, Manchester or London offices for training/support or team meetings would be ideal)

If interested and suitable for the role, please apply or contact Laurahastings@c22.co.uk

We are currently recruiting for a Fabric Maintenance Operative to support a high-profile site in Central London on a 6-week temporary assignment.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, reliable individual with a strong background in building fabric maintenance to join a busy and professional facilities team.

• 6-Week Temporary Role
• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00
• Standard DBS or willingness to obtain one

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across the site
• Basic repairs including carpentry, painting & decorating, patch plastering, basic electrics, remedial works, as well as Sprinkler and Generator testing
• Emergency response requirements
• Auditing of contractor works

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a fabric maintenance
• Multi-skilled with strong practical ability across basic trades
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
• This is a client facing role, so you must have excellent communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work within a well-established FM environment
• Central London location with excellent transport links
• Potential for future opportunities following successful completion

Mobile Facilities Manager – Kent, Essex London, to £50k plus travel expenses, healthcare, pension etc

Our client, an FM services company, is recruiting an experienced Portfolio/ Mobile FM to manage hard and soft facilities management service contracts across a diverse portfolio of properties. These properties are a mix of commercial office buildings, retail parks and industrial units/ parks. The geographical spread of properties is central London, Essex and Kent. Regular visits to the London Head Office in the West End is also required.

You will visit sites, audit and manage FM sub-contractor performance, ensure H&S building compliance and manage reactive, refurbishment and improvement projects.

You will manage the relationship with the tenants and property agent/ landlord’s representative and work ‘implanted’ within their client’s business, working closely with surveyors and estate and property managers as well as the with tenants representatives.

You will gain exposure to all elements of property management including hard and soft FM, contract management, HSE, procurement and service charge budgets.

This is a great opportunity to join a young, successful and expanding business that will provide excellent opportunities for career development.

Minimum IOSH Managing Safely essential. IWFM preferred.

A salary of up to c£50k is offered with business mileage and fully expensed rail travel, healthcare, pension etc.

Catch 22 are working with a leading student accommodation provider to recruit a Building Maintenance Officer to support a multi-site portfolio across Birmingham and Coventry.

This role could be ideal for a multi-skilled engineer looking to step into a more administrative, coordination, and technical support-led position, while still utilising a strong hands-on background. 

Key responsibilities;

• Coordination of planned and reactive building services works
• Support across electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and BMS controls
• Involvement in HVAC, heating, plumbing, ventilation, and gas systems
• Review of contractor works, RAMS, and compliance documentation
• Technical reporting, asset management support, and maintenance planning
• Liaising with internal teams and external contractors across multiple sites
• Perform some basic fix repairs and maintenance

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in operations support, office administration, or facilities management with a strong focus on compliance.
• Hands on, trade background (e.g. electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or similar) with the ability to carry out reactive maintenance when required.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and able to anticipate requirements from stakeholders.
• Experience using facilities management systems.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, CDM, and statutory compliance.
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications (Desirable)
• Driving licence and ability to travel between sites

Role details

• £38k–£45k
• Excellent benefits inc extended family leave, 25 days holiday + BH & 5-11% pension scheme
• Permanent, full time contract, Mon-Fri (No on call)
• Occasional work from home
  
• Excellent opportunities for progressional support

If interested in this position, please apply to show your interest. 

Our client, a rapidly growing facilities management company, are recruiting for a Facilities Manager for portfolio of commercial properties across  South West (Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, Cornwall, South Wales). This exciting opportunity involves overseeing the soft and hard services of a multi let commercial buildings, retail centres and industrial estates playing a pivotal role in shaping their success.

The client is open to a range of candidates from to Assistant Facilities Managers  looking for that next step up to experienced Facilities Managers seeking a new challenge. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and inspect contractors work to monitor the performance of contracts - This may include security, maintenance, landscaping, cleaning contracts etc
• Undertaking site visits, manage the delivery of the maintenance program obtaining competitive quotes for works where necessary.
• Attend monthly review meetings, reporting on finings and updating management systems
• Management of service charge budgets and client relationships
• Ensure that all PPM is forecasted, planned, and implemented by the service providers
• Carry out risk assessment and manage health & safety compliance.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A professional Facilities / Property individual, with experience in leading and site management 
• Ability to travel across South West with daily and weekly site visits, some overnight may be required but not often.
• A minimum of IOSH Managing Safely certified.
• Financial and commercial acumen to be able to build a stable and profitable business and develop a coherent strategy.
• A FM recognised qualification (or similar) 
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage own workload and work on own initiative. 

Role Package:

• Permanent Contract
• Salary varies depending on experience circa £40,000 - £45,000
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• 37.5 Hour contract
• Flexible starting hours Mon – Fri.
• 25 days holiday + BH

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service management, and thrive in a dynamic environment then please apply.