Office and Facilities Manager - Net Zero Teesside - Redcar

Balfour Beatty; Redcar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Office and Facilities Manager to lead the management services at a pioneering sustainability project. This role involves ensuring exceptional office standards, implementing effective facilities management strategies, and overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations. Join a team dedicated to creating a decarbonised industrial cluster, where your contributions will help shape a sustainable future. With a range of benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Family Friendly Policies

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Paid Volunteering Leave

Smart Working Flexibility

Free Onsite Car Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Services at a Corporate level with management experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to manage people effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee office/facilities services ensuring exceptional standards are maintained.
• Implement strategies for optimising facilities management services.

Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Facilities Services Management

Customer Service Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Full Clean Driving License

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

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About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Office and Facilities Manager to run the office and facilities management services for the Balfour Beatty Net Zero Teesside Site Offices.

What you'll be doing

1. Responsible for the provision of office/facilities services to ensure the space is maintained to an exceptional standard and oversee facilities management services at local off-site offices.
2. Implement strategies to optimise facilities management services and create processes/ procedures to support the FM team in the smooth running of the office.
3. Responsible for enforcing desk booking arrangements and a clear desk policy.
4. Responsible for space planning and overseeing office moves.
5. Work with H&S to ensure Fire Wardens/First Aiders and emergency arrangements for the site are in place and manage this process to always ensure full coverage.
6. Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty policies/procedures and production of the site(s) Facilities Management Plan(s) & Business Continuity Plan(s).
7. Manage all suppliers/contractors including reactive maintenance contractors and service contractors etc to ensure compliance with H&S regulations and agreed KPIs.
8. Ensure the office always remains legally compliant and maintain statutory records accordingly including accurate maintaining of Health & Safety files for the building.
9. Carry out 'desktop' reviews of any outstanding requirements and actions in the Company compliance system to ensure we are audit ready.
10. Manage the FM budget for the site(s).
11. Providing and coordinating key data for internal reviews, stakeholder meetings and drafting appropriate materials for meetings.
12. Support the project team through mobilisation of administration resource, with admin services, and travel booking.
13. Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the wider Facilities Management team in a particular subject/discipline.

Who we're looking for

1. Knowledge and experience of H&S and building maintenance requirements.
2. Experience in the provision of Facilities Services and/or Office Management at a Corporate level with management/ supervisory experience.
3. Exceptional Customer Service skills with the confidence to manage people at all levels to achieve required results.
4. The ability to work independently and successfully manage varying workloads.
5. Experience of the procurement/management of service contracts.
6. Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time management skills and strong attention to detail for meticulous record keeping; providing support working in a fast-paced environment to meet targets and deadlines with excellent verbal/written communication skills.
7. Confident in using Microsoft office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel).
8. IOSH Managing Safely & iWFM desirable but not essential.
9. Full clean driving licence (travel is required).

Why work for us

1. As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
2. Company Pension scheme with an employer contribution up to 7% plus inclusive life assurance.
3. 25 days annual leave per annum with the option to purchase additional days.
4. Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
5. Salary sacrifice schemes such as share incentives, private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car leasing plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.
6. x2 days paid volunteering leave.
7. Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
8. Free onsite car parking.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]