Description: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Facilities Manager to join our team in Brighton.
Purpose of The Job
Providing leadership, management, and development of a defined contract, ensuring financial and operational commitments are met and exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide leadership to ensure contractual commitments are met and exceeded.
2. Communicate and implement business policies and processes within the contract.
3. Ensure a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with client and company policies, and that CBRE services and subcontractors adhere to these policies.
4. Drive hospitality-led FM through the service delivery model as an active change agent.
5. Ensure the contract is staffed with fully competent teams, with effective succession planning.
6. Maintain site health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all teams.
7. Collaborate with operational managers to develop the business, foster effective teamwork, and support colleagues.
8. Develop financial plans for cost management, debt reduction, contract growth, and ensure these targets are met or exceeded.
9. Implement control systems to meet statutory, policy, and contractual commitments.
10. Maintain a customer-focused approach in all operational activities and sustain relationships with key client contacts.
11. Promote and uphold CBRE's core values.
12. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and support for best practice in staff development and recognition.
13. Communicate effectively through management meetings, reports, forums, and correspondence.
14. Create a learning environment with appropriate training and development plans to enable employees to reach their full potential.
Accountabilities
1. Report to the Campus General Manager.
2. Coordinate with CBRE functional heads as appropriate.
3. Maintain accountability to relevant client contacts on a day-to-day basis.
4. Manage a contract team directly and oversee relevant subcontractors indirectly.
5. Hold financial responsibility for the contract’s cost commitments.
Person Specification
Education
* A good basic education; GCSE A-C in English and Maths.
* Professional trade qualifications and leadership experience.
* IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
Experience
* Experience in M&E building maintenance.
* Understanding of current Health & Safety standards.
* Management experience.
Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* IT literacy: Word, Excel, Outlook, client systems.
* Report writing.
Attributes
* Professional appearance and presentation.
* Effective communication with clients.
* Availability for management and client meetings.
* Willingness to undertake additional training.
* Flexible and positive team player attitude.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
* Big-picture thinking and problem resolution skills.
Leadership
* Strong supervisory skills.
* Self-motivated with leadership capabilities.
* Ability to motivate and lead a small team.
Problem Solving & Analysis
* Develop solutions collaboratively.
* Plan resource allocation efficiently.
* Recognize operational anomalies quickly.
Commercial Awareness
* Respond reliably to customer requests.
* Understand client business importance.
* Recognize the impact of activities on the client environment.
* Financial and commercial awareness.
Customer Satisfaction
* Focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
* Flexible and open to innovation and change.
* Committed to business success.
About CBRE GWS
CBRE GWS provides end-to-end services across the building lifecycle, helping clients improve operations and reduce costs through facilities management, project management, real estate, and sustainability services. We support a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to iconic single buildings.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies, please. The job title may vary locally and on employment contracts.
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