Facilities Manager

CBRE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management is seeking a Facilities Manager in Brighton. This role involves providing leadership, ensuring operational commitments are met, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in building maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E building maintenance.
• Understanding of current health & safety standards.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Develop financial plans for cost management and contract growth.
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

IT literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook

Report writing skills

Education

Basic education, including GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C)

Trade qualifications and leadership experience

IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification

Job description

Brighton - 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 a Facilities Manager to join our team in Brighton.

Purpose of The Job

Providing leadership, management, and development of a defined contract, ensuring financial and operational commitments are met and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure contractual commitments are met and exceeded.
• Communicate and implement business policies and processes within the contract.
• Ensure a healthy and safe working environment in line with client and company policies, and that CBRE services and subcontractors adhere to these policies.
• Act as a change agent driving hospitality-led FM through the service delivery model.
• Ensure the site is staffed by competent teams with effective succession planning.
• Maintain site health and safety standards and uphold a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with other operational managers to develop the business, support team working, and assist colleagues.
• Develop financial plans for cost management, reduction of WIP and debt, and contract growth, ensuring targets are met.
• Implement control systems to meet statutory, policy, and contractual commitments.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach and effective relationships with key client contacts.
• Promote and uphold CBRE's core values.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to deliver best practices in team management.
• Communicate effectively through meetings, reports, and other publications.
• Ensure training and development plans are in place for staff to reach their potential.

Accountabilities

• Report to the Campus General Manager.
• Accountable to CBRE functional heads and relevant client contacts.
• Manage the contract team and indirectly oversee subcontractors.
• Handle financial responsibilities for the contract's costs.

Person Specification

Education

• Basic education, including GCSEs in English and Maths (A-C).
• Trade qualifications and leadership experience.
• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.

Experience

• Experience in M&E building maintenance.
• Understanding of current health & safety standards.
• Management experience.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• IT literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook, and client systems.
• Report writing skills.

Attributes

• Professional appearance and presentation.
• Effective communication with clients.
• Participation in management and client meetings.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Leadership

• Strong supervision skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.

Problem Solving & Analysis

• Develop solutions collaboratively.
• Plan resource allocation efficiently.
• Identify operational anomalies quickly.

Commercial Awareness

• Responsive to customer requests.
• Understanding of client business and activity impact.

Customer Satisfaction

• Focus on total customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility and openness to innovation and change.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

GWS provides end-to-end services across the building lifecycle, helping clients improve operations and reduce costs through facilities management, project management, real estate, and energy services.

CBRE Group, Inc. is a global leader in real estate services, with extensive revenues and a large workforce, recognized for its industry leadership and reputation.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies, please.

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