Facilities Manager

Overview

My Client is a large public sector organisation and is seeking an accomplished Facilities Manager to manage its property and maintenance service.

• Provide a safe, well‑maintained, legally compliant and productive workplace for our staff, and deliver a range of business support services to help everyone work safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare maintenance schedules and associated works, carry out regular inspections of facilities to determine problems and proactively manage these, adhering to quality standards and building regulations.
• Onboard and build sound working partnerships with key suppliers to keep the facility operational at all times.
• Ensure compliance and the highest standards in respect of all estates related statutory legislation, standards and guidelines including COSHH, Pressure Systems, Refrigerant Controls, Legionella, Asbestos etc.
• Undertake such duties as may be required in terms of the Risk Management, Sustainability and Health and Safety legislation, keeping appropriate records of all site visits and works undertaken, and maintaining a daily events diary.

• Accomplished Facilities professional with relevant Health and Safety qualifications such as IOSH.
• Experience of working across a mixture of property types including offices, laboratories and warehouses, and a broad knowledge of the associated building mechanical and electrical systems is advantageous.
• A willingness to travel is essential as there will be other sites to oversee involving overnight stays for which all expenses will be provided including hire cars, rail travel and accommodation.