FM Consultant

Our client, a leading provider in the Facilities Management sector, is seeking a skilled FM Consultant to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. The role will be based within an educational setting, where you will be responsible for educating the business on all aspects of Facilities Management. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FM professional with a background in TFM and a particular focus on hard services . Key Responsibilities: Educate and Advise: Provide expert guidance on Facilities Management to key stakeholders within the educational institution, ensuring the business understands industry best practices. Workshops: Develop and conduct engaging workshops to train staff on TFM strategies, operational improvements, and compliance in FM. Hard Services Focus: Leverage your hard services expertise to offer tailored advice on areas such as building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other core infrastructure services. Model Negotiation: Collaborate with internal and external teams to review and negotiate FM models and frameworks, ensuring they align with the needs of the institution and meet financial and operational targets. Operational Support: Offer support in the management of daily FM operations, from service delivery to contractor management, providing insight into efficiency improvements and risk mitigation. Performance Monitoring: Implement systems to track FM service performance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. Key Requirements: Experience in TFM (Total Facilities Management): A strong background in managing both hard and soft FM services, with an emphasis on hard services. Educational Setting Experience: Prior experience working in an educational environment will be highly advantageous. Workshops and Training Delivery: Ability to create and lead workshops to upskill staff in FM practices. Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills for FM model development, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and secure favourable outcomes. Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of hard services, including HVAC, M&E systems, building maintenance, and health and safety compliance. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of the business. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic FM environment, offering the chance to make a significant impact within a prestigious educational institution. The role is ideal for a self-starter who is looking for a challenging yet rewarding contract.