Facilities Manager - Hard Services

Ref: GWSCON5068
Location: Brighton (BN88)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Pay: £31.25ph paid weekly via umbrella
Duration: Ongoing Contract – Long Term

Duties

Tailor our spaces to inspire innovation, promote collaboration, and strengthen connections between colleagues, customers, and our brand
Take responsibility for operational excellence across all services delivered within the site by demonstrating resilience and mitigating risk
Provide the best buildings at the most competitive costs
Create exceptional moments to deliver a frictionless experience for colleagues our moments that matter consistently
What You'll Do:

Lead and inspire the on-site facilities team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement.
Adapt global workplace programs to local nuances, maintaining brand consistency and driving the successful adoption of Workplace initiatives throughout the Workplace Experience Ambassadors, Facility Management & Engineering, Mailroom, Housekeeping, or other partners.
Mentor, coach, and support team development, including performance evaluations, training, and recruitment.
Leverage data-driven insights to optimize program delivery and enhance colleague engagement.
Manage operational budgets diligently, identifying efficiencies to provide the best buildings at the most competitive costs.
Oversee procurement, ensuring optimal value in facility services, supplies, and equipment through strategic negotiation and vendor management.
Develop and manage robust preventive maintenance programs to ensure peak performance and longevity of all building systems.
Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, ensuring compliance, safety, and business continuity.
Coordinate and manage all facility repairs, maintenance, and minor projects, working with technicians and third-party contractors.
Conduct facility inspections and quality assurance, adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations.
Manage all building fabrics M&E systems and infrastructures including HVAC (BMS, AHU units, chillers, boilers), Electrical systems (LV, Emergency lightings, UPS Generators), Water systems, legionella control, Fire protection systems (detection, suppression/ compartmentation) preferably within commercial buildings and associated facilities (gym, car parks, restaurants etc).
Ensure PPM and Reactive works are delivered and performed in accordance with OEM, Asset life, SFG 20 standards.
In-depth understanding of UK regulatory compliance (EICR, LOLER,F Gas etc) safety protocols, building codes, ability to interpret British standards and updates in legislations.
Oversee soft FM services (cleaning, regular floor walks and spot checks, waste management etc)
Conduct subcontractor performance reviews and compliance checks
Manage permit to works systems for high-risk areas- hot works, work at height, confined spaces