Head of Facilities Management (BTR)

Collins Property Recruitment Bullhorn ·www.collinspropertyrecruitment.com

Location Manchester, United Kingdom
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Build to Rent, Student and Senior Living
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The role:
A leading property owner, developer is seeking a Head of Facilities Management to lead the FM function, set and maintain high standards for facilities and health & safety, ensure compliance and operate as the technical FM expert for the business.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead a national team of Regional Facilities Managers. Ensure delivery of a highly compliant FM function within the business. Coach, support and develop team members.
  • Allocate effective resource to regional portfolios.
  • Guide internal stakeholders on FM best practices for both operational buildings and buildings under planning application or construction.
  • Collaborate with the onboarding team ensuring effective PC, handover and mobilisation of both new and purchased stabilised buildings. Allocate/develop FM workstream lead for onboarding pipeline. Technical input into new schemes and ensuring all, M&E, plant, and communal services are designed and managed effectively.
  • Set and maintain high standards for facilities / health, safety and environmental management throughout the business. Ensure compliance with all contractual/statutory/mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive facilities management services
  • Procure, Monitor and control expenditure of materials/provisions and contracted services
  • Ensure service contracts are in place for managing the provision of hard and soft facilities management, refurbishment / refresh projects and monitor service providers and contractor’s performance
  • Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of facilities management operations for the complete portfolio including monitoring and implementing changes in legislation
  • Ensure full statutory compliance of allocated portfolios providing all technical support to Operational teams.
  • Oversee preparation of annual budgets, in partnership with Portfolio Managers and RST to ensure gross to net targets are achieved.
  • Forecasting annual expenditures for enhancement, proactive and reactive maintenance.
  • Lead FM emergency response.
  • Plan and cover Out of office coverage.
  • Prepare and present relevant reports for operational board meetings.
  • Ensure property databases and CAFM systems are updated and maintained by the FM team. Audit and identify areas for improvement. Implement improvements.
  • Responsibility for management of Statutory Maintenance obligations.
  • Ensure PPM, life cycle schedules and costings are present for assets managed by FM.
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual/statutory/mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive facilities management services.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant operational policies.
  • Ensure compliance to all risk management and health & safety procedures. Plan, implement and monitor emergency procedures for all HRRB as per the current regulation requirements
  • Manage Utilities, including reviewing spend trends across the regions on energy, maintenance (reactive and planned), breakdowns and purchasing – CAFM Supported.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to drive performance and consistency across the portfolio
About you:
  • Member of a recognised professional body i.e. BIFM, MCIOB, MRICS, IFMA, IOSH or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience at a senior level in FM.
  • Knowledge of fire safety legislation and the Building Safety Act (2022).
  • A full driving license and eligibility to drive in the UK.
  • Dynamic professional, flexible and resilient.
  • A strong commercial ability with a hands-on approach.
  • Excellent customer focused team worker.
If you’re interested in this Head of Facilities position and you possess the required skill set, then apply now. Should you have any further questions, contact Martha Kiernan at Collins Property Recruitment.

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Where is the Head of Facilities Management (BTR) job located?
The Head of Facilities Management (BTR) role with Collins Property Recruitment Bullhorn is based in Manchester, GB.
Is the Head of Facilities Management (BTR) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Collins Property Recruitment Bullhorn.
What experience level is the Head of Facilities Management (BTR) role?
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