Area Facilities Manager

Equans; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is looking for an Area Facilities Manager in London. This role involves managing service delivery and a team responsible for both Hard and Soft services, ensuring compliance and high standards are met. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards

Access to employee networks for support

Qualifications

• Proven experience of effectively leading a large, complex team.
• Experience within an FM business.
• Strong understanding of HR Management and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Hard and Soft Services.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies.
• Oversee training and performance reviews of team members.

Skills

Strong customer focus

Leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in appropriate field (Technical Bias)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Equans is looking for a Area Facilities Manager to join the team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The post holder will manage the efficient delivery of both Hard and Soft Service to meet Contractual and Company requirements. Proactively engage with the client to provide a one-point contact for all service delivery ensuring internal and Client KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are met while operating within the framework of the contract.

Act as a point of contact for the delivery of non-complex project. Ensure the effective implementation of EQUANS and business stream Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) Policies and Procedures, including ISO9001 standards.

We are looking for a driven individual to add expertise and dimension to the FM team. They will be able to demonstrate flexibility and efficiency in responding to changing business requirements and will establish good working relationships with their team members, client and external third party. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company procedures across the stakeholder groups
• Line management responsibility for both a Technical Supervisor and a Facilities Supervisor in the delivery of both Hard and Soft Services
• Management of a Mechanical and Electrical bias workforce and other sub-contracted M&E services
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Legionella control (Water Management Control) regulations and best practices
• Management of commercial soft services workforce and sub-contracted horticultural, pest and waste services
• Training, development and performance review of direct reports (including succession planning)
• Work with the relevant operational leads to ensure the service delivery across the full range of services is continually improving
• Contribute to the financial performance of the contract particularly around operational efficiency and subcontract procurement
• Guarantee full compliance with company procedures for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitor and review of the services by analysis of the relevant data
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge at all times
• Understand and meet ongoing customer requirements, develop effective working relationships with business partners, suppliers and sub contractors

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Degree or equivalent experience in appropriate field (Technical Bias)
• Experience within an FM business
• Proven experience of effectively leading a large, complex team
• Strong customer focus with experience of delivering high standards of Customer Service, previous FM experience within a FM/ Public sector environment
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office software
• Clear and effective communicator with professional personal presentation
• Experience of FM project management
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met
• Proven understanding of HR Management and processes
• Experience of effectively managing contractors

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.