Facilities Manager

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Manager for our client a professional services business based in Cambridgeshire. You will play an integral role in the development of the facilities management offering of the business as they seek to grow their portfolio of national clients. You will support the business development team in a role of subject matter expert on all bids and take responsibility for the full lifecycle of FM service delivery.

As the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for the facilities management,  where you will be expected to grow and manage a team of professionals with a focus on service excellence. As the team grows you will co-ordinate the production of performance reports, analysis of the results and appropriate action to ensure continuous improvement and present all reports to the Head of Department.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, the role is to ensure that the estate is maintained and managed to ensure compliance and a high standard of service, with a focus on value for money at all times.

Main duties and key responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for each building’s fabric and facilities
• Maintaining statutory compliance
• Production of annual service charge budgets
• Management of spend against budget (with variance reporting)
• Procurement of planned and reactive contractors
• Contract management
• Performance evaluation of service providers
• Regular inspections
• Evaluation of facilities
• Planning, implementing & monitoring standards
• Liaison with tenants
• Insurance claims
• Project Management
• Auditing health, safety & welfare facilities & facilities services
• Trouble-shooting
• Oversight of jobs administered by the FM Helpdesk

Skill & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma preferred
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM/MRICS)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer service ethos
• Significant relevant Facilities Management experience including portfolio and budget responsibility

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Perkbox (vouchers and discounts on shopping and entertainment)
• Cycle to work scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in a professional environment with a focus on quality of customer service and strong financial and legislative controls.