Regional Facilities Manager - Client Side

Position Overview: A leading client-side property organisation is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee and enhance the facilities management service across multiple sites in the North West. This role will report directly to the Senior Facilities Manager and will involve ensuring statutory compliance, managing reactive maintenance, and providing administrative support to our dedicated FM team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Statutory Compliance:
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of common areas and implement a PPM schedule for inspections and tests.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure all sites meet statutory requirements.
• Generate and provide detailed compliance reports.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely completion of remedial works and certification.
• Regularly assess compliance standards across properties.

Reactive Maintenance:

• Manage and oversee reactive maintenance across all sites, ensuring adherence to FM processes.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify opportunities for adding new contractors to the preferred list.

Support to Property Management Team:

• Conduct site visits in line with specified frequencies, ensuring properties are maintained to a high standard.
• Review Health & Safety documentation and ensure outstanding actions are addressed.
• Provide post-inspection feedback and recommendations for maintenance and project works.
• Assist with service charge budget allocations and reconciliations.

Meetings and Reporting:

• Compile compliance evidence for quarterly presentations to senior management.
• Attend team meetings and KPI discussions with contractors.
• Maintain flexibility with home working arrangements as necessary.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in Facilities Management, particularly in statutory compliance and maintenance management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification: IOSH Managing Safely.
• NEBOSH General Certificate preferred or a willingness to undertake relevant training.

If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.