Facilities Manager (Hard Services)

"Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK."

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Facilities Manager (Hard Services) to lead the delivery of hard facilities management services across Plymouth City Council's diverse and strategically important property portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across engineering, building surveying, statutory compliance, building management and property helpdesk functions.

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary Hard FM teams.
• Deliver the Council's Hard FM Strategy and support the Corporate Landlord Model.
• Oversee maintenance programmes, asset planning and statutory compliance activities.
• Manage significant service, staffing and property-related budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and customer-focused service delivery.

What We Are Looking For

You will be a strategic and influential leader with significant experience in facilities, property, engineering or asset management.

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Professional membership of, or eligibility to join, a relevant professional body such as IWFM.
• Strong knowledge of property management, statutory compliance and relevant legislation.
• Proven experience of leading teams and services at a senior level.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and financial management skills.

Why Plymouth City Council?

This is an opportunity to influence the future of one of the South West's largest and most varied public sector estates while helping to deliver high-quality services for the people of Plymouth.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.

Our Values

We are committed to being responsible, inclusive, collaborative and ambitious. We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to delivering excellent public services and creating a fair and inclusive workplace.

Additional Information

Please refer to the full Role Profile for details of the essential and desirable criteria for this post.

For an informal discussion, please contact Darren Puckett on 01752 308674 or Darren.puckett@plymouth.gov.uk.

Closing Date

Thursday 10 September 2026

Interview Date

Week commencing 21 September 2026

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

"Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career."