Facility Manager at People Matters

Responsibilities

• overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology and so on
• supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security
• ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained
  managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
• allocating and managing space between buildings
• ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments
  helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
  drafting reports and making written recommendations
• Key skills for facilities managers
  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

Requirements

• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage
  Hiring Facilities Manager