Facilities Manager

Job Description

• overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering and IT.
• supervising teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance and security.
• ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained.
• managing maintenance and staffing budgets.
• ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, health and security standards and energy efficiency requirements.
• overseeing building projects and renovations.
• helping businesses relocate.

Skills

• Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing.
• The ability to work with people from all backgrounds.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills .
• Decision-making skills.
• The ability to lead and manage teams and projects.
• Teamworking abilities .
• Attention to detail but also the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Commercial awareness .
• Time management skills including being able to handle a complex, varied workload.
• A good knowledge of IT packages.