FM Contract Manager – Soft Services

Posted on: 16/02/2018 ~

Beach Baker is pleased to be working with an established Facilities Management service provider in their search for a Contract Manager for a soft services FM provision at a large manufacturing site in Coleford, Gloucestershire.

The Contract Manager will be expected to effectively manage site teams in their duties, ensuring contractual, statutory and QMS compliance for the facilities management services and that the services are delivered within budgetary requirements and profitability improved year on year. They will have direct line management for a Catering Manager and Domestic Services Manager.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

  • Carry out quality audit of all services delivered to site – implementing corrective action plan as required.
  • Carry out Statutory Compliance Reviews as directed by the COO.
  • Provide support and advice to on site operational teams, including management of PPM and reactive tasks.
  • Consistently deliver demonstrable high-quality services to Service Users.
  • Ensure the appropriate level of authorised personnel to meet the demands of the contract.
  • Assist Senior Managers with the co-ordination of Service Contracts for the site to ensure value for money along with regulatory, statutory and contractual obligations.
  • Effectively manage the various service teams on site to ensure cost effective delivery of service and implement cost efficiencies where possible.
  • Draft and manage site operational budgets, offering cost efficiencies and increased profitability where possible.
  • Manage reports from Helpdesk and act on their results.
  • To take an active role in resolving contractual disputes and in negotiating solutions.
  • Carry out regular performance reviews of site staff, implementing development/corrective plans as required.
  • Ensure that all on site activities are correctly managed and controlled to ensure zero unplanned downtime to business operations.
  • Establish ‘value for money’ strategies for delivering the management services.
  • Ensure opportunities are identified for business development, both within and external to the existing contract.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum 5 years’ experience within a comparable role for an FM service provider. They will also need to be experienced in leading a team and have extensive knowledge of project management for soft service FM provisions. Candidates should have a level 4 BIFM qualification and IOSH / NEBOSH certificate.

In return, a competitive salary is on offer plus benefits including pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday and a performance related bonus.

Job Reference: 886846A

Salary: £35000 - £37000 per annum + Benefits

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