Group Head of Facilities Management - Belfast, United Kingdom - Harland & Wolff

Description

Job Description

****Can be based in any of our delivery sites - Belfast, Arnish, Appledore or Methil ******

Professional Head of Facilities Management. Subject-matter lead. Define and implement facilities strategy and plan to provide safe and effective work environments to meet business needs. Deputise for HSQE Director.

• Design FM strategy for group for current facilities needs, new business needs and to effectively mitigate obsolescence, climate-change, capacity and compliance risks across the estate.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers, site general managers and other SLT and board stakeholders to advocate for well-researched and effective FM solutions, gaining buy-in and commitment.
• Define, build and lead Group FM Team to achieve strategic aims set.
• Negotiate, alongside procurement specialists, to secure best value and compliance for FM capital projects and operational out-sourced suppliers.
• Programme Manager for FM capital projects, managing internal and external project teams to deliver FM requirements.
• Senior responsible owner for FM standards, procedures and instructions, and their implementation as tools and systems accessible by site facilities teams.
• Budget Manager for FM capital and out-sourced services.
• Act as the Facilities Subject Matter Expert when called upon to address regulatory and agency compliance issues, third party safety & liability consultants and subcontractor representatives.
• Maintain close integration across the H&W group to share learning, best practice and collaborative working
• Champion (or support) any key business specific activity as deemed appropriate by the Board, CEO and SLT.
• Lead by example as a key member of the senior functional leadership of the business.

• Formal qualification in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities Management or equivalent
• Knowledge of procurement activities (discussing requirements with suppliers, preparing documentation for purchase orders, reviewing and approving invoices)
• Proven experience working within a maintenance department in a shipyard or multi-site heavy engineering/industrial setting.
• Experience assisting with development of a Planned Preventative Maintenance system.
• Deadlines appearing and changing quickly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills on modern and legacy equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems, diesel engines, pumps, and other shipyard-related machinery.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
  
  

• Based in any of our delivery sites - Belfast, Arnish, Appledore, Methil
• Competitive base salary
• Company pension
• Paid holidays
• Life Assurance
• L&D opportunities

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