Facilities Support Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for a 3-month contract based in Bishop's Stortford, with pay rates ranging from £230 per day (PAYE) to £305.44 (umbrella). The role involves managing facilities operations, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining safety standards while working closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a degree or equivalent and knowledge of the rail industry. This position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity to join a friendly team delivering essential services.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial and financial understanding.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM).
• Understanding of rail industry issues in relation to construction.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facilities management helpdesk and maintenance contractors.
• Ensure property contract management meets standards.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety policies.
• Project manage small projects with stakeholder updates.
• Support asset management analysis and optimization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial understanding

Contract management knowledge

Knowledge of safety regulations

Basic knowledge of buildings management

Education

Degree or equivalent

Holder of NEBOSH health and safety qualification

Membership in a property professional body (BIFM or RICS)

Job description

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager?

Do you have previous engineering experience?

If so, TXM Recruit are working in partnership with a high-profile railway client who are looking for a Facilties Manager to join their team located in Cambridge or Colchester on a 3-month contract basis paying £230 per day (PAYE) or £305.44 (umbrella rate).

Key Accountabilities

• Help manage the day-to-day activity of the facilities management helpdesk and term maintenance contractors.
• Management of Property contracts, ensuring activity is performed to prescribed technical, environmental and safety standards and that customer service is at the forefront of everything we do.
• To adhere to the ISO 55001 Asset Management System & Annual Accreditations Standard.
• Assist in maintaining the mechanical and electrical and the fabric elements of the estate in compliance with corporate, statutory, health and safety policies, regulations, and procedures, through rigorous contract management.
• Identifying Faults and Auditing stations when on site.
• Ensure facilities contract administration is effectively delivered within the company’s asset management reporting system.
• Being able to project manage small projects from start to finish while keeping stakeholders updated.
• Support the Asset Management team in the analysis of trends and optimisation of asset maintenance policy.

What we require from you?

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial and financial understanding and knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of contract management.
• Detailed knowledge of safety regulations (particularly CDM)
• A degree or equivalent
• Understanding of rail industry issues in relation to construction
• Membership in a property professional body (BIFM or RICS) or working towards.
• Basic knowledge of buildings management
• Full Driving Licence
• Holder of NEBOSH health and safety qualification (preferred)

Main Details

Job Title: Facilities Support Manager

Pay Rate: £230 per day (PAYE) or £305.44 (umbrella rate)

Contract

3 Months (ongoing)

Ideal Location: Bishops Stortford (able to travel between Colchester and Cambridge)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

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