Head of FM and Capital Projects

£600 - £650 Umbrella

Bexley, London

Contract

We are currently looking for a Head of FM and Capital Projects to join our team in the Bexley area.

The Role:

• To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of facilities building management (FM) and capital projects across the Council and its partner services.
• To lead, manage and direct the strategy and internal governance for the delivery of corporate health and safety (CH&S), emergency planning and business continuity across the Council and its partner services.
• Implement the strategic overview of FM operations and ensure that facilities management operations activities are regularly reviewed regards contract management, and that building related duties and procurement arrangements are followed. This will include FM energy related works and works related to net carbon zero efficiencies through lifecycle repairs and/or upgrades.
• Develop and implement the Council's capital programme strategy in consultation with other stakeholders. The Capital Projects delivery to include schools/education, corporate properties, carbon reduction, and energy projects across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered within the Council's capital and procurement strategies.

The Candidate:

• CIWFM or similar professional accreditation
• A degree in Facilities Management or similar
• Project Management qualification - PRINCE 2
• Significant experience of working in local or central government or another major public sector organisation
• Significant experience of working/negotiating directly with senior officers and Members across the Council and external partners
• Significant experience of leading complex corporate and service projects involving colleagues from other departments/disciplines
• Experience of working with Members and preparing and presenting Committee reports
• Significant experience of developing and implementing strategies and plans to improve service delivery, with particular reference to property assets
• Financial management experience, including experience of directly managing budgets
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in respect of facilities management and health and safety
• Experience of project management, including managing business processes and analysis. This will include an ability to manage cross-cutting project teams and working groups

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and skilled Head of FM and Capital Projects looking for an exciting opportunity in Newham we encourage you to apply directly now, or call (phone number removed), for more information.