FM Contract Manager

Sheffield
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Facilities Contract Manager - Sheffield - Global Facilities Management Organisation: Commercial & Real Estate

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced FM Contract Manager to oversee all hard services for a portfolio value of up to £1 million. The successful candidate will come from a technical M&E background and will have experience in the overall day to day running of the contract.

This particular role will be located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire - managing head office function and 10 satellite sites across the UK. Travel to these sites will be expected.

Package:

Competitive salary between £50,000 - £54,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Car or car allowance
Core hours are Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous workplace pension scheme
Training, development & progression opportunities
Responsibilities:

To be responsible for all operational staff, budget and performance of the Hard FM
Effectively manage and develop all services within the site, using standards set by the company and service contract for clients, staff and visitors alike
To contribute to the contract by maintaining a close liaison with the client to ensure day-to-day and future requirements of delivering the contract are met
To be responsible for contractual performance in accordance with agreed budgets, compliance with the performance monitoring systems, and continually enforce cost efficiencies
Strategic Life Cycle programme development and end of contract planning, tactical life cycle and Asset transformation contract delivery, major project surveying, technical strategic advice & support and operational management support
Manage the team including recruitment, development, appraisal, absence, discipline, etc
To exercise financial and commercial controls in the management of expenditure and income within budget
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with our client to ensure client satisfaction
To ensure operational delivery is high quality and compliance with statutory and contractual obligations
To add value, increase productivity and identify and implement cost efficiencies
Requirements:

City & Guilds qualified at Level 3 in any Mechanical or Electrical qualification (or equivalent)
Full & clean UK driving licence
Will ideally come from a Hard FM background with experience gained using a CAFM system to ensure the contract operates efficiently
Must have experience of managing staff within facilities management
Must have excellent communication, leadership and motivational skills
Good understanding of statutory compliance and contract deliverables
Will have experience of managing multi-functional teams
Will be able to demonstrate commercial/financial experience
Interested? Apply with a full & up to date CV or call Aaron Rutter at CBW Staffing Solutions

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