Facilities Project Manager

What you'll do

• Managing end-to-end strategic Facilities Management projects at national level
• Pro-actively manage the property portfolio and conduct store portfolio inspections (800+ stores). Ensure all premises comply with current legislation and corporate standards.
• You will ensure the facilities are maintained to a high standard and that all statutory regulations and internal procedures are fulfilled
• Ensuring legal and operational compliance, through the implementation of Statutory testing and Due Diligence
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the Procurement team to ensure the selection and appointment of external vendors, including running and participating in the negotiation / tendering of contracts, to ensure cost effective supply of all goods and services.
• Manage and monitor external suppliers and contractors performance and analyse on-going expenditure costs / savings
• Supporting our regions and regional Facilities Management Consultant across the UK to work on Service Specification, Performance Management Models and Cost Benchmarking
• Developing and presenting concepts up to Board level

What you'll need

• Degree educated (BSc/ MSc) in a technical discipline OR significant experience relating in FM
• Must have strong Facilities Management experience ideally from a fast paced environment
• Experience working with suppliers, contract management and tendering
• In depth building management systems (BMS) knowledge
• Excellent organisation and project management skills with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within tight deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience of presenting to senior management
• Proactive, motivated and driven
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Power point and Excel
• Full valid driving license
• Willingness to travel up to 30% with the occasional overnight stay
• German language, desirable but not essential