Estates & Facilities Manager

The Property team at Reed recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estates and Facilities Manager to join our Clients team who provide a range of services to local communities and to the healthcare sector. With a network of locations across the UK the Company has been growing steadily and is constantly reviewing its property portfolio, service contracts and support to its regional teams. There are 3 focus areas within this role being: Estates ManagementThis role under the guidance and support of the Commercial team will manage our building estate. This will include identification of new buildings, securing and negotiation of leases, and fit out construction, along with through-life ownership to dilapidations and final handover to landlords at lease termination. There will also be a requirement for involvement in tender evaluations and other strategic initiatives, providing relevant competitive costing, Capex and budget management and contractor negotiation and management. GovernanceAlong with the Group Indirect Procurement team there is a requirement for setting strategic direction with vendor selection & carrying out contract negotiation with contractors/vendors for support services both for centralised national contracts in additional to supporting local contracts as required. This will include the monitor and manage of on-site contractors through regular management meetings including measurement of KPI's, review of H&S risk assessments and procedures alongside the Governance team and providing data and information as relevant. Repair & MaintenanceThe role will take responsibility for the operational running of the sites, focussing on all aspects of relevant contractor management related to construction, maintenance, utilities, plant, fittings and furnishings at a Company-wide level in addition to supporting small projects, maintenance, and repairs at a local level in partnership with Service Centre Managers. With proven experience as a multi-site Facilities Manager, you will work across the business to provide support and to heighten the professionalism of the department through development and improvement of existing processes and contracts. In particular you will build strong working relationships with Procurement, Commercial, Operations, and Governance to ensure that their premises enable quality and meet the needs of the business, service users and are legally compliant. About you - Ability to manage both hard & soft services and contracts. Proven strong contractor negotiation and management skills that ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective solutions. Flexible, thoroughly self-motivated, and tenacious, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent leadership skills with drive to complete to deadlines Good analytical/critical thinking Experience with building maintenance upkeep, structural issues, and grounds maintenance. Contract management knowledge and experience gained in service delivery surroundings. Understanding and experience of managing health & safety legislative, contractual and management system requirements within facility management. Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices