Facilities Fabric Manager

Macdonald & Company are working with a client-side employer in Berkshire to recruit a Facilities Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a hands-on in-house team responsible for maintaining and managing the extensive building fabric and infrastructure.

You’ll play a key role in developing maintenance strategies, overseeing compliance, and driving forward both planned and reactive works across a high-profile and complex estate. The role combines operational leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple in-house teams including maintenance, decorating, signage, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement building fabric maintenance strategies and PPM schedules.
• Conduct asset condition reports and plan lifecycle replacements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, health and safety regulations, and internal standards.
• Support events, race-days, and non-race activities with technical expertise.
• Oversee fabric contractors, manage contracts, permits to work, and risk assessments.
• Take ownership of signage and branding across the venue.
• Drive continual improvement, benchmarking, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience & Skills Required

• Recognised qualification (NVQ Level 2 minimum) in a relevant trade.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate in-house teams.
• Experience managing large-scale PPM and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Proficient in MS Office and facilities management software.
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement and compliance documentation.

Contact Alistair Carter on 020 7318 1774 for more information or email at acarter@macdonaldandcompany.com

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