Facilities Manager

Cobalt is working with a well-established residential operator to recruit a Facilities Manager for a flagship Build to Rent development in the heart of Leeds. This is a contract opportunity with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent, offering the chance to join a collaborative team within a growing portfolio.

• Join a respected residential operator with a people first culture and focus on teamwork.
• Work within a small but established onsite team with a supportive environment.
• Be part of a business that prioritises resident experience and service delivery.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role within a stable platform.

• Lead facilities management for a flagship residential development with amenities including co working space, gym and landscaped areas.
• Ensure compliance with Fire and Health & Safety regulations across the building.
• Oversee planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Manage contractor performance across hard and soft services.
• Lead the defect management process post completion, liaising with developers.
• Conduct property inspections and manage end of tenancy processes.
• Support budget management, identifying efficiencies where possible.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, resolving escalated issues.
• Work closely with the General Manager and wider teams to deliver operational performance.
• Provide out of hours support where required.

• Working knowledge of facilities management within residential or a similar environment.
• Experience managing PPM schedules and reactive maintenance.
• Exposure to contractor management across multiple service lines.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance standards.
• Experience within the residential sector is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of systems such as QUOODA is advantageous.
• Clear communication skills and a structured approach to problem solving.

This Facilities Manager role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high profile asset while working within a supportive team environment.

Apply now as interviews are taking place shortly.