Job Title: Multisite Facilities Manager
The Facility Manager reports to the contract manager and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility management across two client sites.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Continued Operation of Site Facilities, encompassing Buildings, Plant Equipment, Hard Services & Soft Services, etc.
* Maintenance of routine preventative maintenance, testing and inspection schedules to ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently.
* Maintain Operational Procedures, Preventive Maintenance Plans, Business Continuity Plans and Emergency Plans for Buildings and Utilities.
* Prepare documents to issue requests for tenders and manage tender process.
* Compare costs for required goods or services and deliver value for money.
* Project manage, coordinate, and supervise third-party contractors, including checking agreed work has been completed satisfactorily and any deficiencies addressed.
* Evaluate building compliance with health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
* Assist local site Facilities Coordinators in directing, coordinating, and planning essential central services such as reception, mail, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling.
* Operate a Building Management System and related functions.
* Assist in planning best allocation and utilisation of space, resources and re-organising of premises.
* Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with consequences.
* Support local Green Teams/Energy Officers in achieving building environmental management objectives, including identification and implementation of energy reduction and awareness programmes.
* Attend local Building Management Committee meetings and address actions arising.
* Support local Safety Management Team in building management related matters.
Person Specification:
* Experience in facilities management or building services industry/consultancy.
* Expertise or familiarity with M&E, HVAC and refrigerated equipment.
* Familiarity with Building Management Systems.
* Experience in project management and overseeing the work of external contractors.
* Possess a dynamic approach to achieving continuous improvement.
* Experience in building environmental/energy efficiency.
* Excellent listening, oral, written and presentation skills.
* Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills with a solid track record for developing internal and external relationships.
* Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of suite of MS Office applications (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad.
* Flexible attitude with a 'can do' work ethic and excellent problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in English language with excellent customer service and communication skills.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Relevant 3rd level qualification (e.g. Building Services Engineer, Facilities management or equivalent).
* Experience in tendering for services and project/contract management.
* 3-5 years experience in a similar role.
* Previous experience in a hands-on M&E role.
Working Pattern:
8:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.