Property & Facilities Manager

J Dickinson and Sons Ltd; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Contributory pension scheme

Group Life Insurance

33 days annual leave

Employee Rewards & Benefits Platform

Employee Assist Programme

Employee Referral Programme

Free skip offered to employees

Full PPE and branded uniform

Company events and perks

Job summary

J. Dickinson & Sons is seeking a dynamic Property/Facilities professional to lead the strategic and operational management of a diverse property portfolio, including waste facilities, commercial and residential premises and development projects.

You will coordinate maintenance schedules, utilities management, compliance and contractor relationships, while supporting refurbishment and capital investment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Project management qualification, or compensating work experience.
• Proven experience managing a varied property portfolio.
• Experience managing maintenance programmes, maintenance teams, contractors and service providers.
• Experience supporting refurbishment, construction or development projects.
• Good understanding of facilities management principles and best practice.
• Understanding of statutory compliance requirements.
• Ability to discuss and challenge technical recommendations from contractors and consultants.
• Understanding of landlord and tenant responsibilities.
• Effective project planning and coordination skills.
• A qualification in facilities, property or building management would be advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic and operational management of a diverse property portfolio.
• Coordinate facilities and property management activities, including maintenance scheduling, utilities, compliance and contractor management.
• Support planning, design and delivery of property improvement initiatives, refurbishment projects, new developments and capital investment.

Skills

Project management

Portfolio management

Maintenance programmes

Contractors management

Facilities management principles

Statutory compliance

Technical recommendations discussion

Landlord and tenant responsibilities

Project planning

Education

Facilities/Property/Building management qualification (advantageous)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, suitably experienced Property/Facilities professional to manage our diverse property portfolio.

The role

• responsible for the strategic and operational management of a diverse property portfolio, comprising operational waste management facilities, commercial and industrial premises, tenanted properties, residential accommodation, and development projects
• professional co-ordination of all facilities and property management activities, including maintenance scheduling, utilities management, compliance and statutory responsibilities, and management of contractors, suppliers, tenants and stakeholders
• contribute to and support the planning, design and delivery of property improvement initiatives, refurbishment projects, new developments and capital investment

What You Need

• project management qualification, or compensating work experience
• proven experience managing a varied property portfolio
• experience managing maintenance programmes, maintenance teams, contractors and service providers
• experience supporting refurbishment, construction or development projects
• good understanding of facilities management principles and best practice
• understanding of statutory compliance requirements
• ability to discuss and challenge technical recommendations from contractors and consultants
• understanding of landlord and tenant responsibilities
• effective project planning and coordination skills
• a qualification in facilities, property or building management would be advantageous, but not essential

The package

• Salary £42k to £50k per annum, depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Some out-of-hours availability may be required to respond to urgent situations
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan, including physiotherapy, dental and optical
• Contributory pension scheme
• Group Life Insurance cover
• Long Service holidays and awards
• Employee Rewards & Benefits Platform
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme
• Employee Referral Programme
• Free skip offered to employees each year
• Full PPE and branded uniform supplied
• Lots more fantastic company events and perks

Why J. Dickinson & Sons?

J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family-owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast-paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state-of-the-art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.

Our values

J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.