Facilities & Project Manager

A Facilities & Project Manager is required to join a leading producer of floral bouquets and plants for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Based just West of Hull at the start of the M62 corridor, with other significant operations in Holland, Ireland and Spalding they carefully select and pack over 200 million stems per annum.

Primary functions:

- Deal with all maintenance and facility contracts on behalf of the business
- Seek to obtain the best deals for maintenance and all facilities
- Look at ways of the business being a more sustainable business
- Overseeing and managing all subcontractor relationships to ensure timely and effective programs are in place
- Directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling, etc.
- Planning best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for buildings and / or re-organising current premises
- Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Overseeing any aspect relating to buildings or site maintenance, this is not a hands on role.
- Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies
- Calculating, tendering and comparing costs for goods or services to achieve maximum value for money and establishing appropriate contracts as a result
- Managing and leading teams to ensure minimum disruption to core activities whilst delivering a program of regular preventative maintenance on site
- Control and monitor vehicle and logistical movements
- Site security arrangements
- Primary point of contact in the event of any emergencies arising
- Undertake continuing professional development

Knowledge and skills

Essential skills

- Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant field BA hons in Architecture would be advantageous
- A good understanding of the latest developments in solar, AD, heat recovery, gasification and wind turbines.
- Interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills
- Ability to multi task and priorities your workload
- Able to travel between sites and countries.
- Project management skills
- A good knowledge base of suitable contractors to support the business facility requirements is needed

Desirable skills:

- Clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents.
- Team working skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.
- A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
- Membership of British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)

Salary scale: £25k - 30k p.a. (negotiable depending on relevant experience)
Other Considerations:
Core Working Hours 8am to 5pm
Monday to Friday - but support as required in order to facilitate the needs of the business
Own transport is essential
Business travel in the UK and abroad would be required as part of the role

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