Facilities Manager

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Job Title: Facilities Manager - Hard Services

Location: Manchester

The Role of Facilities Manager

• RAMS - review risk assessment and method of works statements submitted by suppliers and contractors.
• Permits to Work - undertake the role of Competent Person for technical matters including Hot Works, Working at Height, Confined Spaces and Low Voltage systems isolation etc.
• Review technical solutions- feasibility, potential for disruption to residents, alternatives, costings etc and liaise with stakeholders across the business.
• Schedule and oversee technical works engaging with all parties to deliver projects within budget and timeframes.
• Review and sign off completed works - undertake technical assessments of completed works and sign off documentation to enable invoice payments.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and report on monthly expenditure variances.
• Develop and keep updated a forward maintenance register for each building to assist budget holders with capital replacement and to ensure that assets are kept in the best condition and disruption to service is kept to an absolute minimum.
• Identify opportunities and areas for attention and recommendations for action underpinned by analysis and data.
• Work with the wider team to manage contractors and suppliers and work to a best in class asset performance.

Skills Required of the Facilities Manager - Hard Services

• Relevant technical qualification (eg City & Guilds) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Good understanding of the Building Safety Act and the requirements relating to MORS reporting.
• Proven track record in a similar role with at least 3 years management experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical & electrical aspects of plant, systems and equipment.
• IT literate - using a variety of systems including all Microsoft packages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Resilient and comfortable working under pressure to hit deadlines.
• Flexible and able to react positively to issues as they arise.
• Strong team player and collaborator, with proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to challenge and evaluate a wide range of options and information when making decisions utilising data to analyse.
• Experience in a similar company / working with systems in high rise buildings would be an advantage.
• May be a requirement to travel occasionally in the UK to visit new developments.

Keywords: Technical Manager, Technical Services Manager, Facilities Manager, Hard Services, M&E, Mechanical and Electrical.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Construction, Facilities Services, and Leasing Non-residential Real Estate