Facility Manager

  • Matchtech
  • Filton, Gloucestershire
  • Oct 06, 2025
Full time Government

Job Description

Facilities Manager


Bristol (Onsite, 5 Days/Week)
Eligible for SC Clearance - UK Nationals only



About the Role


We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of day-to-day facilities operations across multiple secure sites, including our primary Bristol location, and a once a monthly presence in London. This is a hands-on, onsite role requiring a proactive manager with a strong grasp of both hard and soft FM services, supplier management, and compliance in high-security environments.
You'll be responsible for ensuring our buildings, infrastructure, and support services run smoothly, safely, and efficiently - all while working to best practice, ISO standards, and within security protocols.



What You'll Be Doing


  • Managing and coordinating facilities operations

  • Leading a small facilities team (2 Administrators)

  • Overseeing hard and soft services, including:

  • HVAC, Access Control, Building Maintenance, Cleaning, and Reception Services

  • Managing relationships with 10-15 key suppliers

  • Ensuring delivery of preventive maintenance, building system installations, and small projects

  • Maintaining control of facilities budgets and driving cost-efficiency

  • Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, ISO standards, and security protocols

  • Supporting audits, inspections, and reporting to senior stakeholders

  • Delivering a professional, safe, and secure workplace for all staff and visitors

    What We're Looking For

    Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Senior FM role
    Strong understanding of building systems and preventive maintenance
    Hands-on experience in both hard and soft services
    Supplier and contract management across multiple locations
    Good financial acumen and budget management skills
    Comfortable managing a small team and external vendors
    Knowledge of security-sensitive environments (defence experience not essential)
    Eligible for SC Clearance - UK Nationals only (Five Eyes countries)
    Ability to work onsite full-time (this is not a hybrid/remote role)

    Desirable (Nice to Have)


    • Experience in secure environments (e.g. defence, government, or critical infrastructure)

    • Understanding of access control systems, infrastructure installations, and small works project coordination


    Why Join Us?


    • Play a key role in maintaining secure, compliant, and high-functioning facilities

    • Work on a varied and meaningful estate with multiple site responsibilities

    • Be part of a supportive team and company with strong values and vision

    • Competitive salary and a role with long-term stability in a growing organisation


    Apply Now

    If you're a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager ready for a new challenge in a high-compliance environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today