Job Description

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Description

Berkeley Group is building the next generation of rental living -- places that combine design excellence with sustainability, service, and strong communities. With our 2030 Vision as our blueprint, we're delivering homes that support wellbeing, reduce environmental impact, and create long-term value for residents and investors alike.

As our Build to Rent (B2R) portfolio continues to expand, we're looking for a Facilities Manager to be responsible for maintaining building services, managing contractors, liaising with compliance and health & safety and driving operational efficiencies. This is a key role that requires a proactive, hands-on approach to maintaining high standards across the portfolio.



The Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintaining building services, managing contractors, liaising with compliance and health & safety and driving operational efficiencies. This is a key role that requires a proactive, hands-on approach to maintaining high standards across the portfolio.###

The role

Oversee the maintenance and repairs of all building services, ensuring a safe and comfortable living environment. Ensuring building systems and equipment meet operational expectations, which will mean a hands-on approach to problem solving. Pro-active monitoring of building performance to identify any trends and inefficiencies. Lead contractor and supplier management, ensuring service levels are met and value for money is achieved. Conduct regular site inspections, identifying and resolving any maintenance issues proactively. Work closely with specialist contractors, repairs and maintenance co-ordinator, property management and leasing teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality resident experience. Act as a point of escalation for any facility-related resident complaints, addressing and resolving issues with confidence and expertise. Assist with budget management and cost control, ensuring facilities operations remain efficient and within budget. Support sustainability initiatives, helping to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance within the development. Manage and mentor on-site facilities teams, ensuring a high standard of service delivery. Support technical and lifecycles projects as and when required.
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Experience required

Proven experience in facilities management within the Build to Rent, PRS, or luxury residential sectors. Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance best practices, and compliance regulations. A recognised health & safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) would be highly desirable. Experience in contractor and supplier management, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach. Strong leadership and communication abilities, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. A proactive, resident-focused mindset, committed to delivering an outstanding experience. Flexibility to assist in out of hours escalations when required.
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Why join us?

25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days. Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance. Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform. Berkeley Foundation volunteer day. Private pension plan. Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.###

About Berkeley Group

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.



We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders.

Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.

We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.