General Manager

Skanska; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and project development firm in the UK is seeking a General Manager for their Building Services in Northwood. This role involves full accountability for projects, leading operations, ensuring compliance, and managing financial aspects. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, experience in facilities management, and the ability to obtain security clearance. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities with operational and financial expertise.
• Experience managing contracts and service delivery in FM.
• Ability to obtain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Full profit and accountability for projects.
• Lead operations and ensure technical compliance.
• Enhance contract delivery and manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial expertise

Health & Safety management

Project delivery

Contract management

Education

Professional qualification

Job description

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Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a General Manager to join our Building Services at Northwood.

Key responsibilities:

• Full profit and accountability for projects, responsible for the delivery of Hard and potentially Soft Services, and overseeing project works.
• Lead and develop operations, technical compliance, Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental management.
• Utilize experience in Hard FM, productivity, profitability improvement, small works, lifecycle works, cultural change, management information, and mobilisation to enhance contract delivery and support work winning.
• Understand the contract operationally and commercially, set targets, report progress monthly, and proactively manage risks to maximize profitability.

Qualifications and experience:

• A strong leader with operational, commercial, and financial expertise, capable of providing clear direction to a diverse team.
• Experience managing contract P&L, project service delivery, and FM contract mobilisations.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a professional qualification.
• Experience across various FM sectors and markets.
• Ability to hold SC security clearance, with awareness of UK residency requirements for security vetting.

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may involve higher levels of National Security Vetting. Candidates must meet UK residency requirements, and dual or multiple nationalities should be declared. Failure to meet these requirements may result in ineligibility for the role.