About the job

Description

One of the world's leading product design and development consultancies is currently looking to hire a Facilities Manager. The successful candidate will provide a professional and comprehensive facilities management service to the business reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

The Facilities Manager will:

• Act as the primary key holder for the premises, being available for out-of-hours attendance in case of intruder/fire alarms.
• Prepare and manage budgets, including detailed annual budgets, monthly updates, and quarterly reports, ensuring control over spending.
• Manage all facilities-related projects, including refurbishments and building works, from commissioning to completion, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Review and manage service and maintenance contracts (e.g., gas boilers, air conditioning), ensuring timely servicing and completion of relevant documentation.
• Monitor and audit building wear and tear, making proposals for new projects or repairs, and conducting regular audits of the building.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including liaising with the Health and Safety Manager to confirm risk assessments and method statements for contractors.

The Facilities Manager will have:

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word, for managing communications, budgets, and reports.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good knowledge of building regulations and CDM regulations, ensuring compliance with legal and safety requirements.
• Awareness of health and safety issues, particularly in relation to risk assessments and method statements.
• Relevant qualifications and commercial experience, demonstrating expertise in facilities management and related areas.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure the best value for services, contracts, and suppliers.

If you're an organised and proactive Facilities Manager with experience in building operations and project management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online with an updated version of your CV and we will be in touch!