Account Manager

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global facilities management provider is seeking an Account Manager in London. This role involves delivering a full suite of facilities management services, overseeing hard service operations, and ensuring high standards of service. Candidates should have experience in critical workplace environments and strong commercial acumen. The role includes managing a P&L, supervising a team, and improving operational performance. A relevant qualification in engineering and health & safety is preferred.

Qualifications

• Quantifiable experience in a similar role delivering into a critical workplace environment.
• Qualifications at HND or higher in electrical or mechanical bias preferred.
• Experience managing a P&L is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of hard services and site team.
• Manage customer relations and profit margins.
• Supervise a team of professionals and engineers.

Skills

Experience in critical workplace environments

Knowledge of Hard Services

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Education

HND in electrical or mechanical engineering

Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Job description

Account Manager

Job ID 183741

Posted 06-Sep-2024

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Building Management, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, we are recruiting an Account Manager to join our team located in London.

As an Account Manager you will be responsible for delivering the full suite of FM services to one of our key client’s, working in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure a 5 Star service is always delivered and maintained. Constant innovation is key to our long-term success, and within the role you will be responsible for improving both operational and commercial performance through best practice, operational excellence and identifying opportunities for introducing new service lines and product offerings.

The role of the Account Manager will be to supervise, plan, and co-ordinate all aspects of System Operations, Hard Service delivery. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance, M&E and Help Desk Calls, and Small Project Works. The successful candidate would be expected to be operationally hands on where necessary as well as having full managerial and financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day running of both the hard services, organising the site team and supply chain in order to meet contractual outputs and objectives
• Maintain customer relations including progress meeting, site visits, and obtaining referrals
• Managing & having accountability for the P&L and maintaining agreed profit margins
• Managing a team of soft services professionals and M&E engineers and contract support workers effectively to maximize the performance of the company
• Assist in the preparation of standard operating procedures, emergency and contingency plans
• Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working conditions and regularly review the H&S policy
• Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of the contract are exploited, to deliver increased turnover and profitability, and make sure that contracts are re-won on re-tender

Person Specification

• Interested candidates must possess quantifiable experience within a similar role, delivering into a critical workplace environment.
• Knowledge of Hard Services is essential, qualifications at HND or higher electrical or mechanical bias is desirable.
• A qualification in health & safety (NEBOSH, IOSH) is desirable
• Strong commercial acumen is essential, and experience of managing a P&L is preferable.
• Excellent communication and management skills are essential