Contract Manager

Contract Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to join a growing Facilities Management organisation in Swindon on a PFI contract

Summary

• Contract Manager
• £55,000 + Car allowance
• Swindon
• Facilities Management
• PFI/PPP

As a Facilities Management Contract Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the successful management of Total Facilities Management contract (TFM) services within a PFI Contract providing a high-quality Facilities Management (FM) service with multiple stakeholders

The successful applicant will be able to deliver a broad range of Facilities Management expertise with proven ability of delivering FM services within a challenging environment demonstrating the ability to work individually as well as managing and supporting a team.

The successful candidate will lead and take ultimate responsibility for the delivery of operational day-to-day Total FM services such as, basic M&E, alarm systems testing, Cleaning, Grounds, Catering and small building fabric repairs.

Duties include

• Ensure service delivery exceeds customer expectations Maximise profits whilst achieving the required quality standards with minimal penalty deductions.
• Manage commercial contract matters
• Ensure the project is managed in accordance with H&S best practice
• Provide overall leadership to the site team
• Develop and implement Facilities Management initiatives
• Manage P&L accounts for FM services, variations and lifecycle replacement within agreed budget targets
• Ensure a robust asset management system is in place backed up by effective use of QFM or another relevant CAFM system
• Ensure full compliance with legislation, contract requirements
• Work closely with compliance team
• Form part of on-call rota with availability 24/7 to attend site as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements

• 5 years + in Facilities Management experience within a challenging environment
• PFI/PPP experience ideally in education
• Over 3 years' experience of leading an FM operational team
• Recognised relevant qualification in FM / Engineering / Construction / Soft Services.
• Experience of PFI contracts with c.£2m turnover
• Strong Soft Services experience in a similar environment
• Management of FM direct/outsourced service delivery
• Financial Management
• Excellent Communicator and Team Leader
• Experienced in the operation of an FM software package i.e. QFM / Maximo etc.

Person attributes skills

• Strong Computer Literacy
• Excellent Written and oral communication skills
• Strong Motivational Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Diplomacy and tact
• Ability to liaise confidently and professionally at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills
• Working knowledge of public sector establishments
• Ability to lead, manage and develop a team
• Ability to implement change
• Ability to think strategically

• Ability to prioritise work load effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Good sense of humour