Facilities Manager PRS Portfolio

Job Brief:

Look after the M&E for 8 buildings in London, Croydon, Essex, and the Bracknell area. With a total of 1,400 flats. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning. You will be based at the Croydon building, however you will be expected to do regular visits to all 8 buildings.

Main responsibilities:

Manage in-house maintenance team:

• Operatives
• Engineers
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Head office administrators

Manage maintenance of building fabric, ensuring buildings meet legislative, regulatory, and

environmental standards such as;

• Lifts
• H&S Risk Assessments
• Fire Risk Assessments
• Fire compliance
• Groundskeeping
• Risk management

• Project manage, supervise, and coordinate the work and performance of contractors
• Calculate, challenge, and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum
• value for money
• Preparing documents for tenders to contractors
• Conduct regular inspections. Resolve any major problems detected
• Implement and manage a robust PPM to minimise system downtime and improve the smooth running

Requirements and skills:

• Mechanical and Electrical background
• Fire safety knowledge
• Ideal if has a construction background
• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage