Facilities Manager

Austin Fraser; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee facilities management in a diverse range of non-residential properties. This exciting role involves developing and delivering high-quality services, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing budgets effectively. You will lead initiatives for workspace relocation and refurbishment while maintaining strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders. If you're passionate about enhancing facilities management and driving efficiency, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable achievement in facilities and service contract management.
• Experience in managing significant technical and organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality facilities management across non-residential premises.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage service contracts.

Skills

Facilities Management

Service Contract Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Data Analysis

Client Relations

Education

Degree Level Education

RICS or CAFM Certification

Job description

Facilities Manager

Temporary to Permanent

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Sellick Partnership is currently assisting in recruiting a Facilities Manager to join a public sector organisation.

Role Overview:
The Facilities Manager will develop and deliver facilities management in non-residential premises, including community hubs, leaseholder blocks, communal areas, sheltered housing units, and offices.

Duties of the Facilities Manager:

1. Develop and deliver a high-quality facilities management service across a range of non-residential premises, ensuring consistency of service.
2. Ensure delivery of various service contracts across many residential and non-residential premises.
3. Responsible for maintaining high levels of health and safety in all facilities and service contract operations, including developing and ensuring adherence to a permit to work system.
4. Ensure the maintenance of accurate data both within and without the core databases, preparing monthly reports on service performance against a range of KPI's.
5. Identify opportunities for efficiency and rationalisation within the organisation's commercial estate.
6. Lead on the relocation or refurbishment of workspaces, acting as client representative for all contract works, and managing relations with property professionals and legal advisors.
7. Manage a designated premises budget, ensuring value for money is achieved through monitoring and controlling expenditure and early identification of any financial irregularity.
8. Be available out of hours to supervise contractors and organise emergency work when required.

Requirements of the Facilities Manager:

1. A strong record of demonstrable achievement at management level in the delivery of facilities and service contract management.
2. Experience of managing significant technical and organisational change.
3. Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience. Ideally RICS or CAFM.
4. Knowledge of current and future challenges facing Asset and Regeneration.

If you are interested in the above and would like to know more, please click 'apply now' or contact Claire Harrison at Sellick Partnership Derby.

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