Job Title: Operational Property Manager
Location: Preston
Contract: Contract
Pay: £28.94 per hour PAYE or £38.07 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Purpose of Job:
To manage the Operational Property Division with responsibility to the relevant Director, providing efficient and effective service provision in accordance with the Council's aims.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
* Report to the Director of Environment & Property and provide leadership to the division in the management of Architectural Design, Quantity Surveying, Building Maintenance, Energy Efficiency and Facilities Management provision.
* Manage, direct and advise on the Council's procurement strategy in respect of design and construction requirements.
* Manage, develop and motivate staff within the Division to maximise delivery of an effective and efficient service.
* Act as budget holder for the services managed, including the management of the annual Corporate, Operational Property and Building Maintenance budget.
* Manage the multi‑million Corporate, Capital Programme budget for construction‑related projects undertaken or commissioned by the Division.
* Prepare the Corporate, Core & Major Asset Strategy to feed into the development of the Corporate 5‑year Capital Programme.
* Prepare reports for submission to Council and Cabinet meetings as required.
* Act as Building Manager for the Town Hall and the Guild Hall (subject to any agreement reached on its future/partnering arrangements).
* Manage the whole range of construction and facilities‑related services in respect of the Council's properties and assets.
* Manage energy efficiency and water minimisation across the Council's property portfolio, including duties related to attainment of Carbon Neutral status in line with Council Policy.
* Ensure that all relevant services are delivered effectively and fully implement the appropriate Council Policies.
* Operate financial management systems that provide capital, revenue and fee management information for use within the department and for clients.
* Develop systems and services within the Service to support effective electronic working and the principles of e‑government.
* Undertake design services, including drawing and plan preparation using CAD systems.
* Act as Project Manager for the implementation of construction schemes and provide overall management supervision of staff undertaking such schemes on behalf of the Division.
* Provide advice and support to internal clients on all aspects of property development, including Planning requirements, Building Regulations and duties under the Constructions (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
* Assist in the overall management of the Directorate, including all aspects of staff management, recruitment and development.
* Manage health and safety issues in relation to Property and Facilities Management, including C.D.M., Fire Risk Assessments, Legionella and Asbestos Risk Management and general building health and safety.
* Liaise with statutory bodies, external partners and client organisations to effectively enhance the quality of the Council's buildings.
* Implement the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 in Council properties, advising clients on needs to comply with legislation.
* Manage effective support services to the Council's central administration buildings, including mail, reception, portering and security services.
* Undertake other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post or grade as agreed by management.
* Emergency Planning: in the event of a peacetime emergency, be responsible for the management of the response of your Department as documented in the Council's Emergency Plan and your Departmental Emergency Plan.
* Act as Premises Coordinator during the Council's Business Continuity Plan, playing a pivotal role in response to business interruptions.
Equal Opportunities
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and provider of services. The Council has a statutory duty to promote race equality and all employees must be aware of that duty and work to the Council's equality standards.
All positions are advertised in accordance with the Equal Opportunities regulations.
To apply, please submit your CV via our website at colbernlimited.co.uk. If shortlisted, Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days. Colbern Limited, along with our clients, is an equal opportunities employer.
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