Facilities Manager – Central London

Salary: Up to £50,000 plus travel card

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee a portfolio of mainly multi-tenanted office properties across Central London. This is a hands-on client-side FM role, focused on ensuring buildings are well run, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

Based from an office in the West End, you will split your time between the office, visiting your properties and working from home. The role will suit someone with strong hard and soft services contractor management experience, good building compliance knowledge and the confidence to work closely with property managers, surveyors, tenants and suppliers.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing hard and soft FM contractors across a Central London office portfolio
• Ensuring buildings remain compliant with health, safety, fire, water hygiene, asbestos and statutory requirements
• Carrying out regular site inspections, identifying risks and following through remedial actions
• Monitoring service delivery, contractor performance, KPIs and SLAs
• Maintaining accurate compliance records, logbooks, certificates and risk management updates
• Supporting budgets, purchase orders, invoice queries and planned maintenance requirements
• Building strong relationships with property managers, tenants, clients and service partners

About you:

• Facilities management experience within commercial buildings, ideally multi-let offices
• Strong contractor management experience across both hard and soft services
• Good working knowledge of building H&S compliance and statutory maintenance
• IOSH as a minimum, with a further FM qualification such as IWFM preferred
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing a mobile portfolio
• Confident communicator with the ability to challenge standards and drive service improvements

This is an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Manager who enjoys variety, autonomy and working across a high-profile Central London commercial property portfolio.

Hourly Rate: from £14.82
Hours: Part‑time, 06:45 AM – 10:45 AM (Mon–Fri)
Requirements: Enhanced DBS
Location: Leeds, LS7
Contract: Temp to Perm

Are you a skilled tradesperson or experienced care taker looking for a hands‑on role where your technical ability makes a real impact? We’re recruiting a  Facilities Assistant to take ownership of the maintenance, safety, and smooth running of a busy school site. This is a long‑term position with a clear path to becoming permanent for the right person.

The Role

This is a hands‑on, trade‑heavy facilities role. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the site, buildings, and grounds are safe, compliant, and well maintained.

Practical Maintenance & Maintanence Work

• Carrying out general repairs, fault‑finding and day‑to‑day maintenance across the school site.
• Identifying issues, arranging appropriate repairs, and completing smaller works yourself.
• Safely using and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials.

Technical Responsibilities

• Managing and checking building systems including alarms, CCTV, and fire safety equipment.
• Maintaining accurate compliance records and ensuring the site meets Health & Safety standards.
• Conducting and reviewing regular Health & Safety checks and risk assessments.

Operational & Team Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting site and cleaning staff, including delegating tasks and monitoring performance.
• Coordinating external contractors and ensuring safe working practices on site.
• Supporting school operations such as deliveries, events, lettings and practical site logistics.

If you enjoy varied days, problem‑solving, and using your trade skills to improve a site, this role will suit you perfectly.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, caretaking, or a skilled trade (e.g. plumbing, electrical, joinery, construction).
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and general site compliance.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Confidence working with contractors, staff and leadership teams.
• Good communication, organisation and record‑keeping skills.
• Physically able to carry out manual tasks such as lifting, carrying and general repair work.

Safety+ Facilities Manager – Residential
Salary: £45,000–£50,000
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 09:00–17:30

An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to support a portfolio of residential and mixed-use properties across London (Kensington and Paddington areas). We also have another similar position, on a high rise portfolio in St John’s Wood area, which is a 12 month FTC.

This is a mobile, site-focused role responsible for delivering high-quality hard and soft facilities management, ensuring statutory health and safety compliance, and maintaining excellent standards of presentation, service and occupier satisfaction.

The successful candidate will work closely with Management Surveyors, Property Managers, service partners and occupiers to ensure properties are safe, compliant, well maintained and professionally managed.

Responsibilities will include regular site visits, planned and preventative maintenance, monthly audits, service partner management, service charge budget support, and helping drive environmental and ESG initiatives.

We are looking for someone with strong facilities management experience, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple sites effectively. Candidates should have at least two years’ FM experience in a multi-site residential FM role and be IOSH qualified as a minimum, with NEBOSH desirable. Experience of working with high rise residential property with Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and good knowledge of related legislation is highly advantageous.

Experience managing service charge budgets and expenditure across several sites would also be highly beneficial.

If interested, please apply with CV and brief cover note including details of salary expectations and notice period.

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Embassy Gardens, London
£35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum
12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Catch 22 are working on behalf of a prestigious client to recruit an experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities team at a flagship London site in Embassy Gardens.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys a varied role, combining building maintenance, contractor management, compliance, and facilities support within a high-end corporate environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the building, ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment for employees and visitors.

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, supporting contractor activities, maintaining compliance records, and assisting with facilities operations across the site.

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Carry out daily building inspections and maintenance checks.
• Perform minor repairs to fixtures, fittings, furniture, doors, locks, lighting, and office equipment.
• Undertake basic plumbing and carpentry tasks within your skill set.
• Assemble and install office furniture and equipment.
• Coordinate specialist repairs with external contractors.
• Maintain stock levels of maintenance tools and supplies.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct regular health and safety inspections.
• Ensure fire safety equipment, emergency signage, and lighting remain compliant.
• Identify and report hazards, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the delivery of a safe and compliant working environment.

Contractor Management

• Act as the main point of contact for maintenance contractors.
• Review and manage RAMS, permits to work, and contractor documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with M&E and specialist service providers.

Facilities Operations

• Manage maintenance requests through the helpdesk system and email.
• Schedule and coordinate planned maintenance activities.
• Create and maintain PPM schedules and ensure all actions are completed.
• Support emergency response procedures and critical building alerts.
• Assist with office events, room setups, and facilities projects.
• Ensure communal areas, washrooms, tea points, reception, and breakout spaces are maintained to a high standard.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

✔ Previous experience in a Facilities Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Operative, Building Services or similar role
✔ Strong fault-finding and general maintenance skills
✔ Excellent communication and customer service skills
✔ Experience working with contractors and service providers
✔ Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
✔ Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 packages
✔ IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or higher)
✔ Manual Handling and Legionella awareness/training

What's On Offer?

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Prestigious and modern working environment
• Varied, hands-on facilities role
• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive team

If you're an experienced Facilities Maintenance professional looking for your next challenge within a high-profile corporate environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.