Facilities Manager

Job Description

Facilities Manager - London / Midlands.Hungry for a fresh, new career Our client is a market leading, people focused, Global franchise QSR business that are embarking on a huge refresh & rebuild program across the UK and Ireland. Theyre passionate about delivering the very best in product quality, service, and value for moneyto their customers. Whilst offering entrepreneurs the opportunity to run their own businesses with the backing of a global brand and world-class training and support.About you!We are searching for a facilities Manager to support our clients UK & Ireland team. If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, empowered, accountable, and ready to have fun in a fast pacedand agile working environment.The Facilities Manager, with the support of the SLT will develop and implement the UK & Ireland Facilities strategy, ensuring restaurants are well maintained and meet both brand and industry compliance standards. This will cover planned preventative maintenance,reactive maintenance, and heavy involvement in small projects.Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinate health checks in advance of remodels and working with local teams to review the quality of site works and provide sign off new stores / remodels. You will also oversee complex maintenance works on behalf of Franchisees and tenant liaison whengeneral Landlord works are required. The candidate will also support Leasing in the event dilapidations works are required.
• There will also be opportunities to support specific initiatives including sustainability projects and energy saving, as an example, where required and this will cover test right through to rollout.
• Develop and manage FM tools that will allow close coordination and completion of maintenance activities and provide greater visibility of key equipment in operation across the portfolio. Work closely with existing and new key Vendors and Contractors andwhere necessary agreeing rates and managing their performance through Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• They will monitor poor performing equipment, developing a business case for the Franchisees to replace (versus repair) when required. Work closely with Operations where specific stores need additional support to drive audit scores and provide SME coaching/ training tools in collaboration with Operations / Learning & Development.

What youll need:

• Strong communicator with different stakeholders at all levels
• Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills with a self-motivated attitude to work
• A proven track record in project management - the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Comfortable using IT software and experience in Facilities preferably across Hospitality or Retail
• Bachelors Degree in Property; Engineering or Building Services or related field preferred
• Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) preferred
• 5+ years experience
• Technical Proficiencies: Software (Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Keyskills :
Building ServicesCollaborationFacilities ManagementService Level Agreements