Facilities Manager

Val Wade Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail company in London is seeking a Facilities Manager to ensure efficient management of their facilities. The role involves overseeing maintenance, managing service contracts, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in facilities management and strong problem-solving skills. This position is mainly office-based in London with travel to other properties as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities, property or office management required.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient Facilities Management.
• Oversee planning and management of infrastructure.
• Manage service providers and contracts.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health and Safety

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Recognised qualification in Facilities or Building Management

Job description

Facilities Manager, Luxury Retail, London, Permanent, GBP46,000–GBP55,000

Our client a luxury Retail Company with a mixture of retail outlets/offices/rental properties based in and around London, South East and the East of England requires a Facilities Manager to join them. This role is based in their flagship London office with travel as needed to the other properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure provision of efficient Facilities Management
• Oversee planning, management and improvement of organisational infrastructure including buildings, utilities, equipment and site facilities
• Plan and manage property maintenance, repair and maintenance work
• Manage service providers / contracts for cleaning and utilities, maintenance, office equipment
• Organise site inspections and oversee contractors
• Assess and oversee business rates for their sites
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to extend asset life
• Coordinate capital projects, renovations and new infrastructure developments
• Have an understanding of building systems for commercial and residential purposes
• Act as first pint of contact for tenants and liaise on service charges, H&S, Insurance, repairs, upgrades and property issues
• Work with QHSE Manager to conduct regular risk assessments
• Act as Health & Safety Representative for the Head Office
• Coordinate training for employees
• Assess travel risk assessments for oversea travel
• Form part of the task force looking at business continuity
• Maintenance of records including; SQ footage, Lease dates and terms, Service providers, Maintenance contracts, Insurance certificates, Rateable values, Meter readings, and Utilities usage
• Maintenance of tenant records including; Rent/sq. footage, Lease dates and terms, Insurance certificates, Meter readings, Utilities usage, Service charge information
• Occasional weekend working is part of the role (out of hours maintenance, access for contractors, emergencies)
• Requirement to be available on call for any emergencies (work mobile phone will be provided)

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have previous experience in facilities, property or office management and Health and Safety. Preferably with a recognised qualification in Facilities or Building Management. You need to have good written and verbal communication skills, be a level–headed problem solver using rationale and logic to handle issues, often sensitive and confidential by nature. You need to have the ability to deal with tenants be positive, with a 'can do' attitude, the ability to solve issues/queries quickly and contribute ideas to improve customers' experiences and be proficient with software/systems (they use Microsoft Office 365)

This is a fantastic opportunity, apply now!

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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