Facilities Management jobs in United Kingdom

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

Experienced Senior Manager to support the Director of International Facilities and Real Estate in overseeing all aspects of facility operations and management in compliance with the objectives and directives of Global Facilities and Real Estate. The Senior Manager will have a strong background in engineering, strategic planning, construction in support of facilities management and project management across the regional portfolio along with exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of STERIS facilities. Projects will include but are not limited to Full Construction from ground up builds, refurbishments, relocations and dilapidations.

This role will be responsible for providing support to all sites as directed to ensure facilities are properly managed or maintained, in compliance with STERIS standards, and in accordance with all governing regulations and Global Facilities and Real Estate objectives and directives to ensure legal compliance, contractual compliance, and other requirements as may be required under the terms of a lease, license, or similar. The Senior Manager will provide project management support to all sites as directed by the Director, International Facilities and Real Estate in compliance with objectives and directives of Global Facilities and Real Estate.

The role will provide guidance, enforce compliance to corporate policies for facilities-based projects and operations while monitoring and reporting on facilities matters including vendor and contractor management.

The role will cover EMEA sites as directed by the Director, International Facilities and Real Estate in compliance with Global Facilities and Real Estate objectives and directives. The position will require regional travel.

Duties

1. Assist the Director of International Facilities in developing and implementing strategic plans in line with the objectives of Global Facilities and Real Estate for EMEA facilities.
2. Advise on operations of the EMEA facilities to align with objectives of the organization and Global Facilities and Real Estate, including maintenance, repairs, security, and janitorial services and other similar facilities functions.
3. Manage a team of EMEA facilities staff members, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, in alignment with the objectives of the manager and Global Facilities and Real Estate.
4. Assist manager with project management to include collaboration with external project management vendors in alignment with objectives of Global Facilities and Real Estate.
5. Effective use of digital drawing systems, such as CAD, AutoCAD, Revit, and other similar tools.
6. Assist with data collection and management of facilities assets for use in preventative maintenance and capital planning.
7. Assist with implementation of STERIS and Global Facilities and Real Estate sustainability initiatives and projects.
8. Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of services in alignment with manager and the organization's objectives.
9. Act as a liaison between facility director and the facility staff, providing regular updates on facility operations and performance and initiatives under the direction of the manager.
10. Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards and the objectives of Global Facilities and Real Estate.
11. Monitor facility and project-based budgets and expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
12. Collaborate and liaise with internal partners and departments to support their facility-related projects, needs and initiatives as directed by manager and in alignment with objectives of Global Facilities and Real Estate.
13. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in facilities management and incorporate them into our operations as appropriate.
14. Respond promptly to emergencies or urgent issues affecting EMEA facilities, or others outside of the EMEA, that may be assigned, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
15. Assist with management and review of professional appointments and contracts in line with STERIS and Global Facilities and Real Estate policies and procedures as directed by the Director, International Facilities and Real Estate.
16. Assist manager with management of EMEA security systems and the security system infrastructure. Ensure that security is in compliance with the STERIS security policies and objectives of Global Facilities and Real Estate.
17. Support records retention for governance across all STERIS EMEA sites and others outside of EMEA as may be directed by manager.
18. Attend global functions as may be organized or offered by Global Facilities and Real Estate.
19. Support manager and all assignments as directed by manager in accordance with the leadership and objectives of Global Facilities and Real Estate.

Education Degree

Required Experience

1. 5+ years' experience within projects related to facilities and Architectural or Engineering type position.
2. 5+ years' Knowledge of building operations, mechanical and electrical systems and best practices.
3. 5+ years' Knowledge of building maintenance, repair, construction, materials, and equipment.
4. 3+ years' Understanding of accounting and finance principles.
5. 3+ years' Able to read and understand architectural drawings.
6. 3+ years' experience with reviewing tender/bid offers or other similar.
7. 3+ years' experience with sustainability with respect to building and or the built environment.

Preferred Experience

1. 3+ years' experience with reading and understanding concepts associated with contracts, leases or similar.
2. 5+ years' experience within projects related to construction.
3. 5+ years' experience with mechanical, electrical, and structural design.
4. 5+ years' experience with architectural building design.
5. 5+ years' experience with digital drawing and drafting systems, CAD, or other similar.
6. 5+ years' experience with CAFM, computer aided facilities management systems.

Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to manage and organize workload.
2. Ability to work and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
3. Ability to work and collaborate with others.
4. Ability to independently visit sites and act credibly and diplomatically as a Facilities and Real Estate representative for Global Facilities and Real Estate.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Excellent project management skills.
7. Ability to understand and evaluate bids/quotes for projects.
8. Must be able to review building schematic plans/drawings and determine compliance.
9. Good analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
10. Must have computer proficiency in Microsoft suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
11. Must have a valid driver's license.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Req ID: 45251

Job Category: Service/Technical Services