Facilities Manager

Role - Facilities ManagerLocation- Long MarstonSalary- Up to £59,500 + up to 10% performance bonus Your role as a Facilities Manager: Our client specialises in the leasing and asset management of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment. The company has sites in London, Long Marston and Derby, however this role will be based in Long Marston. To be successful in this role, your must have a minimum of 5 to 8 years of facilities management experience within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally with some rail experience.They hold an impressive 3 awards for being an outstanding company to work for, for investing in wellbeing and an investors in people silver accreditation! Your duties in your role as a Facilities Manager:

• Deliver the annual plan to ensure that all aspects of grounds maintenance of the rail innovation centre are delivered to a high standard and in line with any environmental requirements
• Lead and champion ESG strategy on site, working closely with the Strategy & Sustainability Department
• Develop and lead an autonomous maintenance system for ground works and manage closely with dedicated contractors
• To manage the relationships with all sub-tenants on site, ensuring they meet their contractual obligations regarding site operations, adhere to any site rules and regulations, and seek to rectify any issues raised by the sub-tenants in a timely manner
• To deliver the full facilities management service for the site through sub-contractors including cleaning and general maintenance
• To manage all projects construction related to the site
• To work with the relevant Technical Project Managers to help ensure any additional infrastructure projects are delivered with consideration of existing or future planned workstreams
• To conduct a weekly walkaround to ensure that any issues in respect of the grounds or properties can be identified and rectified in a timely manner, and with a focus on any health, safety, or security issues
• Attend monthly tenant meetings with all long-term, to discuss issue resolution and to be sighted on any plans they may have to expand or depart the facility
• To work in close collaboration with the Procurement team to specify procurement requirements with respect to the management of the site grounds and buildings and that supplier accreditation are kept up to date
• To be responsible for the delivery of the contractual requirements of Rail Live organiser on an annual basis, with appropriate plans to ensure these are delivered in a timely manner
• To engage site services companies and identify the most suitable contractor to manage property maintenance issues as they arise including the resolution of any emergency issues
• Maintain links with local council and planning permission contacts and ensure they are advised of any current or future site development work
• Manage the relationship with the landlord for the site and ensure that issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner

To be successful in your role as a Facilities Manager you should have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of facilities management within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally with some rail experience.
• HNC/HND in an engineering, supply chain or related discipline
• Facilities Management qualifications
• Contract management experience is essential.
• Working knowledge of SCM and procurement processes.
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in maintaining large agricultural land.
• Knowledge of railway industry rolling stock, depot operations and components, is desirable but not essential.
• Legal or commercial experience would be advantageous.
• Track record of managing workload through KPIs
• Knowledge of Oracle-based systems is advantageous.
• A project management qualification would be highly advantageous

The package on offer in your new role as a Facilities Manager:

• £55,000- £59,500 depending on experience
• Up to 10% performance related bonus
• You will be working for a company who holds the following awards: 3 Best Company awards in 2021 and recognised as an outstanding company to work for, Investors in People Engagement award in 2020 and Investors in People 'We Invest in Wellbeing' Silver accreditation!
• Potential 10% bonus (performance dependent)

If you would like to discuss this Facilities Manager role further please contact Jade Whitmore on /

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