Average Facilities Manager salary in South East London

Building Facilities SupervisorDocklands, London£52,000 + On-Call Allowance (£2,300) + Travel Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + Package + Client-Side Role + Data Centre Environment + Immediate StartAre you a Facilities Supervisor / Building Manager with experience in a critical or highly regulated environment looking to take full ownership of a site?This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced, compliance-led organisation operating within a high-spec critical environment, where you will act as the key on-site point of contact, overseeing contractors, compliance, and site performance.This is not a hands-on engineering role - it's about owning the environment, managing risk, and driving standards across a live site.Your Role as a Building Facilities Supervisor will include:Acting as the main point of contact on site, managing stakeholders and contractorsOverseeing all maintenance activities across building systems (HV/LV, cooling, BMS via contractors)Managing RAMS, permits to work, and site sign-offLeading audits, risk assessments, and ISO-led processesManaging incidents, defects, and non-conformities through to resolutionOverseeing CAFM systems, asset tracking, and planned maintenance schedulesThe Successful Building Facilities Supervisor will have:Experience working within a critical or highly regulated environment (data centres, healthcare, pharma, airports, etc.)Background in facilities/building management with contractor oversightStrong understanding of permit to work systems, RAMS, and compliance processesExperience managing audits, statutory requirements, and site reportingAbility to operate as a site-facing, front-of-house lead, dealing with stakeholders and clientsTechnically literate (HV/LV, cooling, BMS), but not necessarily hands-onComfortable working in a structured, process-driven (ISO) environmentIf you're looking for a role where you can take full ownership of a site, operate in a critical environment, and step into a highly visible, site-facing position - this is worth a conversation.If you are interested in knowing more about the role please call Dea on Keywords: Facilities Management, Building Supervisor, Facilities Supervisor, FM Supervisor, Building Management, Site Operations, Critical Environment, Commercial Buildings, Maintenance Management, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, CAFM Systems, Asset Management, Compliance, Health & Safety, HSE, Fire Safety, ISO Standards, Audits & Inspections, RAMS, Permits to Work, Contractor Management, Site Supervision, Building Fabric, Risk Assessments, Incident Management, Statutory Compliance, Facilities Operations, Stakeholder Management, Hard Services, Soft Services, Property Maintenance, Reporting & Documentation, Continuous Improvement,London, Docklands, Canary Wharf, East London, Greater London, Central London, City of London, Stratford, Greenwich, North Greenwich, Canning Town, Isle of Dogs, Poplar, Royal Docks, Excel London, South East London, Essex, Kent

Facilities Manager £35,000 - £37,500 + Training + Development + Life Assurance + Enhanced Holiday + Excellent BenefitsSite Based, commutable from Lewisham, Greenwich, Woolwich, Beckenham, Bromley and surrounding areas.Are you an experienced Facilities or Estates Manager looking to take the next step in your career within a prestigious and well-established organisation, offering long-term stability, leadership responsibility, and a highly attractive benefits package?On offer is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded independent school, where you will lead a dedicated Facilities team, oversee a large and diverse estate, and play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community.This is a fantastic chance to become part of a values-led organisation known for excellence in education and facilities. You'll be working within a professional and supportive environment, with real autonomy in your role and the opportunity to influence how the site is maintained, developed, and operated.In this role, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school's facilities, including maintenance, compliance, and security. You'll lead and motivate a team, manage contractors, and ensure all statutory requirements are met across areas such as fire safety, water hygiene, and building systems. Alongside this, you will support ongoing improvement projects, manage budgets and service contracts, and contribute to the smooth delivery of school and community events.This position would suit a Facilities Manager or Estates professional with strong health & safety knowledge and leadership experience, looking for a stable, long-term role within a high-quality environment, offering responsibility, variety, and excellent benefits.The Role: *Lead the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of the school buildings and grounds *Act as the designated Fire Officer and Competent Person for the site *Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements (Gas, Electric, Water, Fire Systems, Asbestos, etc.) *Plan and deliver preventative and reactive maintenance programmesThe Person: *Experience in a Facilities, FM, M&E, REME or similar background *Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements *Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills *Flexible and adaptable with a proactive, can-do attitude *Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

About usUniversities UK (UUK) is the collective voice of UK universities, bringing together institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help them thrive and serve society. With a staff group of just under 160 people, we are a values-led organisation that prioritises collaboration, inclusion and wellbeing at work. Based at Woburn House in central London, we operate from a professional office environment with a busy conference and events centre that supports the work of the higher education sector.About the roleWe are seeking a technically capable Facilities Manager to take lead responsibility for the maintenance, performance and compliance of our building systems. Reporting to the Head of Property and Facilities, you will oversee all hard services and soft services, including planned and reactive maintenance, HVAC systems, building management systems (BMS), electrical and mechanical infrastructure, statutory inspections, cleaning and security. You will manage the CAFM system to ensure accurate logging, prioritisation and completion of works, and take day-to-day ownership of contractor performance, service delivery and asset reliability. The role also supports a busy conference and events environment, where dependable building services and operational readiness are critical, and includes line management responsibility for a small team.About youYou will be an experienced hard-services or technically focused facilities professional with hands-on experience of facilities management in an occupied office environment. You will have a strong understanding of HVAC systems, M&E services, BMS operation and statutory compliance, ideally supported by a NEBOSH qualification or equivalent. Confident managing contractors and service partners, you will be organised, detail-driven and pragmatic, with the ability to diagnose issues, challenge poor performance and ensure high standards of maintenance delivery. You will also value collaboration, inclusive ways of working, and contributing to a mission-driven organisation.How to applyUniversities UK are being supported on this appointment by the Management Recruitment Group. For further information or to discuss the role in more detail please contact Sian Gardiner.Closing date for applications is Sunday 17th April 2026.