OVERBURY are looking for a Facilities Manager
Overbury - London
Reporting to – Finance Director
About us
We are a construction management company — we build and refurbish the facilities that other people work in. We operate in a variety of sectors including financial, education, retail, media, health and leisure, undertaking projects which range in value from £10k to over £200m.
Our success is founded on a set of open, honest beliefs that focus on our clients, their goals and what constitutes a successful project for them. Our long-term attitude underlines our business - 75% of projects are from repeat clients.
We have a culture of promoting from within, encouraging career development and being open to the fresh ideas and opinions of our team, however long they have been with us and whatever their position.
The role details
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day facilities of a 6-story building based in London’s West End, it houses 300 members of staff the work directly for Overbury and Morgan Lovell. The individual will be responsible for proactive and continual maintenance of the building by liaising with external maintenance contractors and suppliers to ensure the building is operating effectively and in compliance with all relevant Health and Safety standards.
The individual will be responsible for setting and maintaining a budget for the ensuring that the building is operating in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, operating effectively and efficiently for now and the future and ensuring that our staff and guests receive a first class experience.
Managing a team of four made up of front of house, security and, when required, external providers, to create an exceptional working environment and experience for all our staff and the buildings guests.
Be a contact point for escalating and facilitating Business Continuity.
Some key objectives of the role
Relationships – Embed within the business to establish strong relationships and exceptional experiences for our staff whilst also working with external maintenance contractors and suppliers. Carry out regular building walks to generate the achievement of high visual standards across all areas in accordance with the building standards.
Support – Be point of contact for the front of house team – facilitating the appropriate response to issues and requirements.
Process – Ensuring the business follows Health, Safety and Wellbeing for our staff and guests whilst in the building along with the security compliance and protection of the business.
Budget - Managing an annual facilities budget and relationships with external maintenance subcontractors and suppliers. Challenging the key elements through procurement.
Some of the attributes and skills that would help you in the role
Strong verbal/written communicator.
Confident communicator at all levels.
High regard for customer experience and service delivery.
Proactive individual who likes to take ownership of issues.
Empathy, integrity, humility, trustworthy.
About you
We are looking for someone keen, helpful, curious, with an eye for detail, someone who thrives on engaging with people. We are open and willing to explore new ideas, especially if they enhance our approach so if you feel confident in identifying opportunities and communicating them to a wide and diverse audience this might be the role you’ve been holding out for.
Overbury/Morgan Lovell operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and are committed to building an organisation which actively promotes a culture that is free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.