Technical Facilities Manager

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Job Role: Technical Facilities Manager

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm

Contract: Full time, permanent

Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for singular and multi-site locations throughout the UK. We work across sectors including education, healthcare, emergency services and commercial, assuring our customers of high-quality, best value and a sustainable approach.

RFM has grown significantly since its inception in 1999, with a turnover of £181m for FY2025 and employs more than 1500 people. We are now on a growth trajectory, with ambitious plans to grow the business to £300m turnover by 2030. Our plans for growth require RFM to ‘make the market’, and to be at the forefront of high value opportunities in the FM marketplace

• Ensuring that the Facility is maintained efficiently and effectively in line with client expectations and to a standard that is pleasant, safe and compliant with all relevant guidance and legislation
• Experience in property maintenance and development in a Hard FM capacity
• Plan and deliver effective property maintenance systems
• Ensure that maintenance duties are carried out to support the objectives of the client and with respect for the dignity and privacy of any relevant resident groups
• Liaising with Client Representatives ensuring positive constructive relationships based on long term partnership
• Monitoring performance and provide formal monthly reports to the client and the Contracts Manager confirming compliance with the requireme
  
  Snts of the contract and identifying issues for discussion, future workload, risks and opportunities
• Controlling expenditure on delegated budgets within agreed limits, ensuring that value for money is achieved
• Proactive and effective risk management; establishing contracts, procedures, health and safety systems and audits which ensure that the services are compliant with legislation and that contingency plans are in place
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Contract Manager in connection with RFM’s operational requirements
• Ensure personal achievement and development plans/Appraisals for staff under their control are completed and reviewed each year and ensure training requirements are delivered.
• Ensure site managers are aware of their roles and responsibilities and are aligned between all other departments; including but not limited to, hard and soft services, HR, SHE and procurement.

• Degree/diploma or professional qualification in a Facilities Management discipline or have equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity
• Experience in subcontractor management.
• Ability to undertake a range of audits from quality, H&S and FSA.
• A recognised health and safety qualification e.g. IOSH.
• Good level of computer literacy
• Analytical & problem solving skill
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of CAFM systems.
• Technical background is required

The successful candidate will require a PVG/Disclosure Check.

The Technical Facilities Manager reports to the Contract Manager and will assist them with delegated reporting, budget, management, and meeting tasks.

The job holder requires the ability to manage client relations, internal teams, and external suppliers.

They will have the motivation to continuously improve all aspects of the operation and deliver quality of service in line with contractual expectations and our business values.

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