Facility Manager
GBP50,000 - GBP60,000
Warwick
One of our key customers is currently recruiting for a Facility Manager who will report directly to the Board of Directors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized Facilities Manager with proven experience in facilities management.
In this role, you will act as the primary key holder for our premises in Warwick, requiring availability for out-of-hours attendance on site in the event of alarm activations.
You will need experience supporting facility renovation and extension projects.
Health and safety expertise, along with IOSH or NEBOSH certification/qualifications, is essential.
Experience with listed buildings would be highly desirable.
Key skills
- At least 3 years of experience as a Facility Manager
- Good knowledge of building regulations
- Good knowledge of CDM regulations
- Awareness of health and safety issues, especially risk assessments and method statements
- Preferably a member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
Duties and responsibilities- Source and purchase furniture and fittings, approved by Directors
- Prepare detailed annual budgets, provide monthly task updates, quarterly budget reports, and monitor spend within approved budgets, reporting to the Board as required
- Report at monthly Board Meetings
- Source quotations from contractors, architects, designers, and suppliers; negotiate to achieve value and quality
- Manage facilities-related projects from minor refurbishments to major building programs, from start to completion
- Monitor building wear and tear; propose new projects/refurbishments/repairs; conduct regular audits; create and record issues
- Maintain a schedule of daily/weekly/monthly building maintenance tasks and manage accordingly
- Proactively manage the Facilities Assistant, ensuring task schedules are up to date
- Review and manage service and maintenance contracts (e.g., boilers, alarms, air conditioning)
- Serve as the primary contact for internal queries and faults
- Understand lease contents for rented premises; liaise with landlords regarding maintenance and lease continuity
- Support the Board in sourcing and arranging contracts for alternative or additional accommodations
- Understand utility arrangements for all premises, including electrical, gas, water, and drainage
- Be aware of asbestos-containing materials; review and report annually
- Contribute to building and facilities risk assessments with the Health and Safety Manager
- Liaise with the IT team on infrastructure projects affecting buildings
- Coordinate with the Health and Safety Manager on building issues and complete relevant actions
- Perform or assist with ad hoc building and facilities tasks
- Manage and review asset tracking systems regularly
- Ensure safe delivery and installation of machinery and equipment in collaboration with the Health and Safety Manager
- Ensure calibration and servicing of inspection/test equipment annually