Facilities Manager - St George's Barracks

Serco; Oakham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead and innovate in the management of critical infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you will oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery. Your leadership will be key in managing teams, executing projects, and driving operational excellence. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are passionate about facilities management, this opportunity could be the next step in your career.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

25 days annual leave

6% employer matched pension contribution

Single private medical cover

Life assurance at 2 x base salary

Rewards Hub

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing and supervising staff within Facilities Management.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and response works ensuring compliance and quality.
• Manage risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead teams and coordinate day-to-day activities for effective service delivery.

Skills

Estate Management

Construction

Property Maintenance

Planning Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Experience in Hard Services Facilities Management

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Familiarity with Asbestos at Work Act

Tools

Maximo System

Job description

Facilities Manager - St George's Barracks

Posting Start Date: 31 Jan 2025

Location: Oakham, Rutland, GB, LE15 8RL

Contract Type: Full Time

Who we are:

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do:

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Full time, Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Benefits

Join Our Team as a Facilities Manager – Lead, Deliver, and Innovate

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in estate management, construction, or property maintenance? This role offers the opportunity to lead teams, oversee compliance and maintenance, and drive operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do:

1. Prioritize business needs and ensure effective, compliant, and timely delivery of maintenance and response works.
2. Oversee Supply Chain work teams, ensuring they are adequately qualified, equipped, and managed to deliver safe and high-quality services.
3. Manage risk by reviewing site risk registers, risk assessments, and method statements.
4. Monitor all maintenance and response work, ensuring it is recorded and documented in the Maximo system.
5. Ensure compliance with JSP 375 regulations, including responsibilities related to Working at Height and Confined Spaces.
6. Ensure compliance with the Asbestos Register and Management Plan.
7. Support the delivery of Billable Works and assess the competence of Skilled Persons for appointment.
8. Manage projects, working with the Billable Works team and external contractors.
9. Accountable for site assurance checks, audit preparation, and compliance with required data returns.
10. Lead and support operational managers in delivering estate-wide maintenance.
11. Act as a single point of contact for resolving end-user issues.
12. Coordinate day-to-day activities, monitor Skilled Persons' safe working practices, and encourage continuous performance improvement.
13. Ensure all staff and supply chain personnel undergo site safety inductions and follow daily site protocols.

What You’ll Bring:

To excel in this role, you should have demonstrable experience in managing and supervising staff within Hard Services Facilities Management, property maintenance, or a related field. Strong planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills will be essential for success.

Desirable qualifications include experience in an MoD environment, working knowledge of CDM regulations, and familiarity with the Asbestos at Work Act, Equality Act, energy performance regulations, and sustainability practices.

Why Join Us?

As a Facilities Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the efficient operation of critical infrastructure while leading teams, managing projects, and driving innovation in estate management. This is a dynamic role that offers leadership opportunities, strategic decision-making, and the chance to make a real impact.

Apply Now and take the next step in your career with a role that offers challenge, responsibility, and growth!

This role will require you to pass BPSS or SC Clearance.

What We Offer:

• Company car/car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Single private medical cover
• Life assurance at 2 x base salary
• Rewards Hub

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.