FACILITIES MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES


  • preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors;
  • project management and supervising and coordinating the work of contractors;
  • investigating availability and suitability of options for new premises;
  • calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;
  • planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives;
  • managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities;
  • directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling;
  • ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation;
  • keeping staff safe;
  • planning best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising current premises;
  • checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
  • coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility;
  • using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;
  • responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences.

Key skills for Facilities  Manager

  • Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Decision-making
  • The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
  • Teamworking
  • Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
  • Commercial awareness
  • Customer service
  • Organisation, time management, prioritising and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
  • A good knowledge of IT packages
  • Minimum BSc/HND is required from reputable institution


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