Facilities Management Recruitment: Where Are the Best Jobs Right Now?

Facilities Management Recruitment: Where Are The Best Jobs Right Now?

Facilities management has always been a crucial part of keeping businesses running smoothly, and now, more than ever, the sector is buzzing with opportunity. Whether you’re a seasoned facilities manager or just getting started, there’s a huge demand for talent across the UK.

So, where are the best jobs right now? What roles are in demand? And how can you find the right fit for your skills and goals?

Let’s examine the current facilities management recruitment landscape and consider how PRS UK can help you land your next significant role.

What’s Driving The Demand?

Facilities management covers everything from building maintenance and security to cleaning, catering and energy efficiency. With businesses returning to offices, tech facilities expanding and sustainability becoming a top priority, skilled professionals are in short supply, which is excellent news for job seekers.

Organisations are investing in smarter, greener and more efficient spaces. That means they need people who can manage day-to-day operations and drive improvements. Whether it’s commercial offices, hospitals, schools or industrial sites, employers are looking for talent who can make a real impact.

Where Are The Best Jobs?

PRS UK has seen a significant surge in demand for facilities roles nationwide. Here are some of the hotspots right now:

London & the South East

The capital is always a hive of facilities activity, from high-end residential to huge commercial sites. Roles here are fast-paced and varied.

Manchester & the North West

There’s growing demand across the region, especially in the industrial and logistics sectors, with a mix of hard and soft FM roles popping up.

Midlands

The Midlands remains a strong area for building services, with plenty of FM jobs in everything from universities to manufacturing sites.

Remote & Hybrid Opportunities

We also see more flexible roles in contract management and FM consultancy positions.

• Want to explore what’s out there? Check out the latest facilities management roles here.

What Roles Are In Demand?

Facilities management is a broad field, but here are a few of the most sought-after roles right now:

• Facilities Managers & Supervisors: Keeping buildings running daily, managing teams and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Maintenance Engineers & Technicians: Skilled hands-on electrical, mechanical and HVAC roles are in high demand.
• Cleaning & Soft Services Staff: Clean, safe and well-managed environments are a top priority post-pandemic.
• Energy & Sustainability Managers: With net zero targets on the rise, businesses are hiring people who can drive change.
• Helpdesk & Admin Roles: Behind-the-scenes support is just as important, especially for big, multi-site operations.

Why Work With PRS UK?

Finding the right job can be tough, especially in a fast-moving sector like FM. That’s where we come in.

At PRS UK, our facilities management recruitment team knows the industry inside out. We’ve built strong relationships with top employers across the UK and understand precisely what they want.

Whether you want temp, perm, contract or interim work, we’ll help you find roles that match your skills, values and goals.

Our Facilities Roles page has all the latest opportunities, and you can subscribe to job alerts tailored to your preferences.