Permanent – Full Time

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team in North Shields, North Tyneside.

About the Role

As our Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for forward planning and leading direct operatives and sub-contractor maintenance providers, ensuring that an effective and efficient service is delivered and that work is carried out in accordance with all statutory, regulatory and safety standards.

Playing a leading role with periodic monitoring, audits and quality assurance of planned and re-active services delivery across the portfolio, you will monitor and control supplier, sub-contractor and labour costs to ensure financial targets are achieved. Building a strong working relationship with internal and external customers including sub-contractors is important in this role, to ensure that all services are delivered in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner.

About You

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record managing multi-disciplined teams, taking responsibility for recruitment, disciplinaries, grievances, appraisals, and performance management, and showing an ability to manage operational finance. Being highly computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft applications would also be a great advantage.

To excel in this role, you should have:

• PFI experience
• Experience in Hard FM services
• Lifecycle management experience
• Academic technical qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive technical knowledge.
• Proven experience in FM and Asset Management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
• Excellent client relationship skills.
• Compliance experience.
• Exceptional organisational skills and customer focus.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), or equivalent Systems
• Experience in financial management and budget control
• Knowledge and implementation of Health and Safety regulations

Benefits

• 26 Days Holiday & Bank Hols
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Private Healthcare (including 24hr GP)
• Life Assurance
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

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Please refer to full job description upon completing your application.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.