Route Facilities Manager

Network Rail; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave—buy/sell days

Pension schemes

Inner London Allowance

Rail/Underground travel discount

Private Healthcare

Volunteer or carers leave

Gym access across UK

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Facilities Manager to provide day-to-day facilities and soft services management for Route accommodation, working with Route Property & Facilities Manager and contractors to ensure reliable, cost-effective and welcoming services nationwide.

The role, based in London Stratford Place, sits in Band 4B (£35,582 - £43,400) with a permanent contract. Benefits include generous leave, pension options, travel discounts, private healthcare and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and contract oversight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of the total facilities management contract.
• Maintain and enhance the facilities services strategy for workplace locations nationwide.
• Manage maintenance of workplace environment in line with health and safety policies.
• Advise on expenditure related to maintenance and renewal within budget.
• Develop relationships with internal teams and strategic sourcing partners.

Skills

Facilities management

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.

About The Role

About the role:

To provide day to day facilities and soft services management for all Route accommodation supporting the Route Property & Facilities Manager. Interfaces with Network Rail teams and local Facilities Management contractors to maintain agreed levels of delivery.

Package

This role sits within Band 4B, Zone 1 £35,582 - £43,400

Please note that this role is a permanent position.

Location

The successful candidate can be based in London Stratford Place.

What s In It For You

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days


• Choice of pension schemes


• Inner London Allowance of £3270


• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family


• Private Healthcare


• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave


• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel


• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK


• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Your Experience And Skills

What youll be doing

• Assist in the development and implementation of the total facilities management contract currently in place and help in maintaining and enhancing the facilities services strategy for workplace locations nationally so that reliable, cost effective and welcoming services are provided in accordance with industry best practice.


• Work with colleagues to maintain and enhance the total facilities management contract with specific reference to end-user customer experience and financial performance.


• Oversee the management of the maintenance of workplace environment and facilities in compliance with corporate and statutory health and safety policies, Diversity and Inclusion strategies regulations and procedures, through rigorous contract management and the use of external auditing services.


• Advise on expenditure with respect to maintenance and renewal of the workplace environment and facilities, assisting in keeping expenditure in line with budget provision and consistent with the agreed strategy for the estate.


• Proactively develop and maintain relationships across the wider business, with particular focus on the sharing of knowledge and best practice with the strategic sourcing teams and developing relationships at a senior level with the customer to aid management of the facilities management contractor.


• Maintain and update full database information for each building on existing and anticipated issues, with proposals, projected cost and income and business case as appropriate.


• Assess and recommend repairs, renewals and improvement works having regard to costs and values and lease obligations in order to optimise portfolios.


• Oversee, report and maintain a database on utility consumption across various sites and identify efficiencies.

Essential

What youll have:

• Holder of NEBOSH or relevant health and safety qualifications


• Proven experience in facilities management


• Excellent communication skills

We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:

Desirable

• British Institute of Facilities Management member


• Proven contract management skills


• Proven experience of managing complex budgets


• Educated to degree level or equivalent


• Knowledge of policies and standards relating to office accommodation


• Proven negotiation skills


• Full driving licence