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Our Client are a leading real estate organisation whom are now looking for this role to manage a prestigious trophy building in central Manchester.

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

·         To be responsible/assist with the drafting, control and reporting of service charge budget and expenditure for the site(s).

·         To monitor all activities relating to the site(s), reporting and taking action as appropriate.

·         Regular inspections of the building fabric.

·         To work in conjunction with key stakeholders ensuring a maintenance and repair programme is in place.

·         To compile and maintain records relating to the site(s); e.g. asset register, plans, plant testing, etc., taking any action which may be required.

·         To liaise with tenants and deal with any operational queries they might have.

·         To attend tenants’ meetings with the surveying team

·         To be responsible for Health and Safety compliance on site, and the maintenance of records.

·         To be responsible for Environmental management on site, in compliance with policy and procedure.

·         To organise fire and other safety evacuations and produce an emergency plan.

·         To liaise with local authorities as appropriate.

·         To proactively manage risk and deal with insurance issues on site.

·         To ensure the property achieves the KPIs set by the client, in conjunction with key stakeholders.

·         To manage major work programmes on site, acting as the liaison point for all parties involved.

·         To produce regular reports to operational manager and surveying team, as required.

·         Ensure procurement is carried out in line with company policy.

Key Requirements of the Role

·         Knowledge legislation relating to property management.

·         Develop an understanding of how to build and maintain client relationships, tenant and customer relationships and supplier relationships.

·         Understanding of key issues to be noted on property inspections.

·         Understand the principles of service charges.

·         Understand the operation of VAT and banking.

·         Understand the principles of contract law.

·         Be able to specify services, tender contracts and select service providers.

·         Know and be able to apply legislation and policies relating to Health and Safety and Environmental Protection.

·         Understand insurance relating to buildings and the FSA regulations and understand the law relating to TUPE .

·         Understand and apply all procedures relating to work activities.

·         Contributes to team business plan/strategy.

·         Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be an accomplished facilities manager possessing a strong knowledge of Commercial Building Management and current H&S legislation. You will be preferably qualified in a Building or FM related discipline and will demonstrate exceptional customer and client facing skills, ideally possess an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate and hold current membership of a relevant trade body. Previous experience of successfully managing a similar prestigious commercial site or Hotel and used to working to a best in class standard, would be beneficial combined with extensive stakeholder management and budget management expertise. You will also need to be highly organised, flexible with sound IT skills.

To Apply

Please contact our advisor Peter Forshaw at Maxwell Stephens for an informal/confidential discussion and a full job description on peter@maxwellstephens.com or 020 7484 5620.