Facilities Manager

EMCOR UK; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Cardiff is seeking an experienced operations manager to oversee compliance and deliver high-quality engineering and facilities services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing operations within hard services. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including generous holiday allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Private healthcare

Holiday buy scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of operations management in a hard services FM environment.
• Smart, presentable appearance with a clean driving license.
• BIFM certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with client agreements for Engineering Services.
• Oversee operational management of scoped works and tasks.
• Ensure a culture of teamwork and flexible working is promoted.

Skills

Operations management

Technical background in electrical or mechanical discipline

Good IT skills

Customer relationship skills

Presentation and communication skills

Team management

Fluent English

Job description

Role overview

Location : Central Cardiff

Salary : Dependant on Experience

Working Hours : 08 : 00 - 17 : 00 Monday to Friday

Contract Type : Permanent Full Time

Benefits : 25 days holiday + Bank Holiday, Company Pension, Company Sick Pay, Private Healthcare

About EMCOR UK :

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview :

To ensure compliance with the agreement between EMCOR and the client for the delivery of Engineering Services Maintenance and Facilities Services at their site. What you'll do : The operational management and development of all scoped works and tasks through effective and efficient use and control of resources. The performance, initiatives and achievements emanating from these aims are to be effectively recorded and communicated to EMCOR and the clients management.

• Ensure that a culture of Team Working, Task Ownership and Flexible Working is actively encouraged and implemented across the site.
• Effectively communicate the operational management deliverables to all Supervisors, ensuring all issues and problems are reported and managed in a controlled and timely manner.
• Evaluate data and operational performance stats on a monthly basis, ensuring a documented action plan is implemented for any out of line situations.
• Close liaison with the client regarding the status of maintenance operations.
• Conduct a daily meeting with Supervisors on Operational Updates (formal or informal).
• To ensure the commercial viability and growth of the contract is achieved.
• Champion the IMS Quality System and ensure its compliance.
• Ensure a program of initiatives and achievements are maintained and kept on record.
• To attend formal site meetings with the client.
• Initiate the standards and review the forward planning of maintenance activities to ensure adequate manpower loading and effective use of shutdown availability.
• Ensure all aspects of inventory management including the storage of adequate critical spaces.
• Ensure quality performance through auditing of EMCOR staff in the performance of their tasks - workmanship, housekeeping and customer satisfaction.
• Operation of emergency response precedure including escalation requirements and liaison.
• Ensure a culture of safe working is developed within the EMCOR team and sub contractors.
• Compliance with all aspects of Site Safety & Quality.
• Ensure sub contractor visit controls and responsibilities are undertaken in accordance with specific agreements, works and frequencies, ensuring effective audits and performance reporting.
• Agree to undertake Authorised Person status and associated responsibilities.
• To ensure that technical staff induction and technical training including the delivery of H&S Tool Box Talks are undertaken.
• Conduct staff performance appraisal of direct reports and subsequent training and development requirements.
• Accident investigation, reporting and instigation of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work including Permit to Work systems and isolation procedures.
• Via agreed arrangements proactively develop and or, assist the Client in Critical plant replacements Emergency procedures planning Contingency planning Strategic review of maintenance techniques, toward-run time and condition based maintenance. Continuous review of sub contracted works Activity risk assessment Integration and Partnership Team Building.

About the role

Who you'll be :

• Proven track record of operations management in a hard services FM environment
• Technical background, ideally in an electrical or mechanical discipline
• Good IT skills
• Good interpersonal and customer relationships
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills
• Proven experience in managing a team
• Good command of the English language, both orally and verbally
• Smart, presentable appearance
• Personable and approachable
• Clean, full driving license
• BIFM is desirable

EMCOR UK benefits

Benefits :

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail / dining
• Extensive Learning & Developmentopportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits : Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal andFinancialqueries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.