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Bruntwood

19d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Facilities Management
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need proven facilities management experience, team leadership skills, legal knowledge, hands-on building management, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities. IWFM Level 4 is a plus.
  • You will lead a team to ensure maintenance excellence, manage contractors, oversee compliance and safety, and handle customer-reported issues and planned maintenance tasks.

Requirements

  • We are seeking a Facilities Manager with proven experience managing a Facilities team and a comprehensive understanding of building management, ideally within a multi-site role.
  • Experience of leading a Facilities team, motivating and coaching a high performing team to succeed - hands-on and proactive, while knowing when to delegate effectively and empower others
  • Working knowledge of legal and environmental legislation relating to buildings, facilities and health & safety
  • Able to evidence hands-on experience in building management, electrical and mechanical systems, ideally in a multi-site role
  • Demonstrated success managing impeccable standards through an organised and meticulous approach
  • A brilliant communicator and collaborator with colleagues, contractors, suppliers & stakeholders
  • Confident in taking ownership of issues, driving for solutions and bringing creatively commercial solutions to the table
  • IWFM Level 4 beneficial but not essential
  • Please download the role profile attached at the bottom of the job advert for a more detailed overview of what we are looking for in the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to the delivery of all maintenance related tasks to drive exceptional standards in every corner of the building - from safety and functionality to flawless presentation, inside and out
  • Reporting to your Senior Area Operations Manager, you'll be leading and developing a motivated team of 7 Facilities Team Members to enable them to fully embrace their role in providing a first time fix
  • Taking full accountability of any works happening in your buildings, coordinating and managing contractors on site including reviewing RAMs and permits to work, and attending pre-start and progress meetings
  • Responsible for dealing with all customer reported maintenance, making sure that Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) checks are carried out, following up on remedial works and escalating when required to address issues including electrical, mechanical and ongoing repairs
  • Managing compliance and safety using our compliance management system, including fire risk management so we meet our legal and statutory obligations

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Facilities Manager position?

The working hours for the Facilities Manager position are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Where will the Facilities Manager be based?

The Facilities Manager will be working across our Manchester Science Park and Citylabs buildings, both located in Manchester.

What is the purpose of the Facilities Manager role?

The purpose of the Facilities Manager role is to bring our spaces to life by driving exceptional standards and providing a safe environment for our customers to work in.

How many team members will the Facilities Manager be responsible for leading?

The Facilities Manager will lead and develop a motivated team of 7 Facilities Team Members.

What maintenance tasks will the Facilities Manager oversee?

The Facilities Manager will oversee all maintenance-related tasks to ensure safety, functionality, and flawless presentation within the buildings, while managing compliance and safety using the compliance management system.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

We are looking for a Facilities Manager with proven experience managing a Facilities team, a comprehensive understanding of building management, and ideally experience in a multi-site role.

Is there a requirement for IWFM Level 4 certification?

IWFM Level 4 certification is beneficial but not essential for this role.

What other benefits are included in addition to the salary?

In addition to the salary, benefits include 28 days holiday plus your birthday off, volunteer time, a sabbatical of up to 12 months, healthcare cash plan, life assurance cover, a matched pension scheme, discounts at leading retailers, and enhanced maternity leave.

Does Bruntwood support charitable initiatives?

Yes, Bruntwood is committed to giving back, and The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £25m to various causes since 2001.

What is Bruntwood's stance on diversity in hiring?

Bruntwood aims to recruit from diverse backgrounds to reflect the communities it operates in, fostering inclusion to create thriving cities.

Will accommodations be made for interview adjustments?

Yes, Bruntwood will do its best to accommodate any adjustments needed at the interview, and candidates are encouraged to highlight any requirements in their application.

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Bruntwood

💡 Creating Thriving Cities: Workspace | Laboratories | Retail | Leisure

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Workspace | Laboratories | Retail | Leisure We own, let and manage outstanding buildings, workspace, innovation and science facilities through Bruntwood SciTech and Bruntwood Works. Our purpose: creating thriving cities. This purpose fuels our passion for supporting arts and culture, our deep community engagement and our ambitious plans for future growth. It ensures every investment and decision we make benefits our customers, our communities and our colleagues: because when our cities thrive, so do we. Our commitment to creating thriving cities has helped us to grow into a company with more than £1bn in assets under ownership across over 100 landmark properties, a development pipeline of £1.4bn, and a team of more than 800 people working across our group.