Technical Facilities Manager

About the Role

The Technical Facilities Manager leads the maintenance, compliance and performance of facilities across the club’s training ground and stadium estate. The role is responsible for ensuring that buildings, infrastructure and technical services operate safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standards. Working across a diverse and fast-paced estate, the postholder drives maintenance programmes, manages specialist contractors, oversees statutory compliance and supports projects that enable elite performance on and off the pitch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planned and reactive maintenance across all facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage statutory compliance, inspections, certifications and audits.
• Oversee electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Manage specialist contractors, service providers and maintenance contracts.
• Ensure effective management of fire safety, water hygiene and building safety requirements.
• Oversee cleaning, waste management, pest control and environmental services.
• Monitor utility consumption and support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage the CAFM system, asset registers and maintenance reporting.
• Deliver refurbishment, improvement and facilities projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive high standards across all facilities to ensure an exceptional environment for players, staff and visitors.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, estates or technical services management.
• Strong knowledge of building services, M&E systems and facilities maintenance.
• Experience managing statutory compliance and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to manage contractors, budgets and service-level agreements.
• Experience using CAFM systems and asset management processes.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commitment to embodying the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and in interactions with others.
• Adherence to the club’s policies and procedures, including health and safety, financial authorisation, confidentiality and GDPR.
• Commitment to acting as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• Commitment to creating a safe environment and acting to protect all young people and vulnerable adults in the postholder’s care or attending club premises, reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• Willingness to report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Preferred Skills

• Relevant facilities, engineering or building services qualification.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Workplace

• Based across Cobham Training Ground and Kingsmeadow.

The Application Process

Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are available on request.

1. Complete a DBS check prior to starting employment.
2. Undergo other child protection screening where appropriate, depending on the role.

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