- Have a Business Specific qualification such as IWFM Diploma or experience within the field of expertise.
- Are members of IWFM
- Have sound knowledge of contractor service provision, SLA's, KPI's, landlord/tenant relationships/responsibilities.
- Can demonstrate experience of co-ordinating and managing building maintenance and good awareness of fit-out, churn and H&S issues.
- Have Compliance/knowledge of current legislation and Health & Safety, Legionella
Geography Facilities Manager - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Arup
Description
Senior Facilities Manager – Geography Lead
Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Are you passionate about Facilities Management? In managing our offices we seek to be as efficient, sustainable and forward thinking as possible, providing expertise across all areas of our building operations both from day to day operational planning to strategic approach on future direction and business needs.
Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work with inspiring and creative people. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.
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The Opportunity
The Senior Facilities Manager – Geography Lead will report to Head of Workplace & Facilities Management. This is a 6 months fixed term contract opportunity.
You'll be in regular contact with all staff at all levels based at the office and therefore, need the ability to communicate with a wide range of people, as well as maintaining objective, professional links to Contractors to ensure the smooth running of the office, maintenance of the working environment and 'fabric' of the building.
This role will be responsible for the operational delivery of FM Services across the West Geography comprising offices in Cardiff, Bristol and Winchester.
As the Facilities Manager, your key responsibilities revolve around ensuring optimal functionality and safety within our office spaces.
You'll utilize Building Management Systems to maintain a secure and comfortable environment while overseeing all facility services to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Your role involves managing the day-to-day operations and finances of hard service contracts, including contractor oversight and negotiation to ensure legal compliance. You'll also lead maintenance efforts and provide logistical support for office reorganisations.
You will play a pivotal role in project management, strategic planning, and resource forecasting to drive continuous improvement. Your ability to develop and motivate teams, cultivate positive relationships, and effectively manage budgets will be crucial to success in this role.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people who:
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.