Part-time Facilities Manager, South East

My client is a leading property investment and development business with a commercial led portfolio across the UK - offices, industrial.

As a result of continued company growth, they require an experienced interim and part time Facilities manager to join property and asset management team.

The role

Delivering the ambitious Property Strategy, the Facilities Manager will play a role in enabling the delivery of our FM and Property Management services. 

You will be

• Working closely with the Asset and Property Management teams across all aspects of Facilities Management.
• Working closely with our service partners to ensures compliance with space legislative requirements, delivering best practice for management, policies and procedures
• Taking ownership of and working within allocated operational budget to deliver first class and services to the business and tenants, demonstrating good financial management and delivery of savings where possible
• Responsible for ensuring services are delivered to the highest standard through robust governance management for each service partner, holding them accountable across agreed KPI's and SLA's via regular quality checks and challenging status quo on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all facilities, including buildings, equipment, utilities, and grounds.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify any maintenance or repair needs, safety hazards, or potential improvements.
• Coordinate and manage external vendors and service providers for various facility-related tasks, such as cleaning, landscaping, security, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Respond promptly to facility-related emergencies and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks and minimize disruptions.
• Maintain accurate records of facility maintenance activities, service contracts, warranties, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and manage facility budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as HR, IT, and Operations, to support their facility-related needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, regulations, and advancements in facilities management to continuously improve processes and procedures.

Person

• Extensive facilities/project management experience
• Good technical knowledge (including construction, heating, air conditioning, plant rooms, lighting), managing contractual SLAs, KPIs.
• Strong strategic skills, especially in relation to property management, building project management, space requirements and maintenance
• A track record of having improved services and output through managing third party contracts