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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