Facilities Manager

About Our Client

If you have a passion for facilities management and have worked with heritage properties, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Grade 2 Listed building, ensuring it remains in excellent condition while preserving its historical features.
• Coordinate and manage a variety of contractors, ensuring they meet agreed standards of performance, safety, and compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and oversee tenders for various building services and ensure contractors deliver work on time and within budget.
• Work closely with external suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure the building's systems and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans, including preventive and reactive maintenance, to ensure smooth operation of all building systems.
• Manage and oversee health and safety regulations and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Monitor and report on budgets, ensuring cost-effective management of building maintenance.
• Collaborate with heritage and conservation specialists to ensure all works undertaken respect the building's listed status.

The Successful Applicant

Skills and Experience Required:

• Significant experience in facilities management, ideally within a heritage or Grade 2 Listed building.
• Proven track record of successfully managing contractors and overseeing tender processes.
• In-depth knowledge of building maintenance and heritage conservation requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with contractors, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance.
• Proactive and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a heritage or Grade 2 Listed building.
• Qualifications in facilities management or building services.

What's on Offer

If you're an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in managing contractors, tenders, and working with heritage buildings, we'd love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a significant landmark in Westminster, ensuring it remains a high-functioning, beautiful, and historically preserved environment.