Pawel Mankowski
Facilities Manager
Bio
I specialise in facilities and operations management, with a strong focus on building performance, contractor management, and compliance across multi-site environments. I have experience working across corporate, education, and hospitality settings, with particular strengths in managing supplier relationships, coordinating projects, and ensuring buildings run safely and efficiently. I began my career in hospitality, working for global brands such as Hilton as well as boutique hotels, where I held roles as a Duty Manager and Guest Relations Manager. This provided me with a strong foundation in customer service, team leadership, and high-pressure operations. I later transitioned into facilities management, spending several years at St John’s College overseeing public buildings, before moving to Mills & Reeve, where I managed a modern office environment next to the Cambridge Botanical Gardens.
My journey in the UK began in 2012, when I initially planned to stay for three months but remained for eighteen months before returning to Poland, where I am originally from, to complete my university degree. After graduating, I came back to the UK in 2015, where I have since built my career. Outside of work, I enjoy playing football, going to the gym, and maintaining an active lifestyle. I also have a strong interest in finance and investing, and I enjoy continuously developing my knowledge in this area.
Q+A
Favourite food?
It would be between Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine
Favourite music?
I listen to all genres depending on my mood
Favourite book?
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Favourite gadget?
Not really a gadget person, but at the moment I’m really enjoying my Whoop fitness tracker
Favourite film?
Hard to pick just one, so a few: The Dark Knight, Interstellar, and any action film starring Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme or Steven Seagal
Choice of night out?
A pub with live sports
Choice of dress code?
Smart casual
Choice of holiday?
Greece – a nice, quiet apartment, a car, and discovering the country and its culture independently
What sound or noise do you love?
Football fans cheering a goal from my favorite team
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Football player or sports journalist
Favourite brand?
Manchester United