Building Services Manager

Building Services Manager

Location: Chelmsford (Field), CM2 6FDSalary: GBP35,000-GBP40,000Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Are you looking for a new challenge within an organisation who value their staff and love to see you progress?We are looking for a Building Services Manager to join our team in Chelmsford, Essex!

Building Services Manager - The Role:

You will be responsible for ensuring that the Society s property, both leasehold and freehold, are maintained in a good state of repair and that all legislative and contractual requirements are met.

You will also be responsible for for ensuring that all maintenance is carried out in a professional and timely manner so as to minimise downtime of plant and machinery and to minimise disruption to Society operations and customers.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the post-holder has full profit and loss responsibility for the Society s Building services departments, and influence on the strategic direction of the departments, whilst managing all operational aspects on a day-to-day basis. These will include but are not exhaustive:

• Staffing: Manage the staffing in the Works department to provide efficient operation by scheduling works and determining appropriate priorities within budgetary and legislative constraints.• Budgeting: Compile and agree budgets for maintenance, etc. with the Chief Financial Officer and operate within the agreed budgets.• Contractors: Compile and maintain a schedule of approved contractors ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met.• Compliance: Ensure the Society s policies in relation to Health & Safety, Environmental Health, etc. are adhered to and that the Society stays abreast of changes in legislation in relation to properties and complies accordingly.• Project Management: Compile specifications for all building works, tender works and project manage all building works in respect of extensions, refits and refurbishments.• Residential Property: Work with the letting agents to manage the property portfolio and all required repairs/safety requirements• Insurance: Ensure all requirements are met and standards maintained to satisfy insurance conditions. To facilitate inspections and implement any recommendations.• Planning: Manage the submission of planning applications where appropriate.• Communications: Ensure effective communication between all levels of staff within the department in order that all staff are kept up-to-date on Society business.• Energy Management: In conjunction with the Society Secretary, ensure that the Society takes advantage of all cost-effective opportunities to reduce the Society s consumption of electricity and gas, to minimise the impact of the Society s operations on the environment.• Contact: Keep regular contact with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer and Society Secretary

Building Services Manager - What we need from you:

We are looking for someone with great leadership skills, someone to lead by example through demonstrating Co-operative values and principles, and co-operative working in performing the day-to-day duties

In addition to this you will:

• Be forward thinking with the ability to generate new ideas and initiatives.• Possess a high level of professionalism and be able to influence above and below their position• Be able to communicate confidently and clearly to a variety of audiences and be able to influence and motivate the performance of others

Essential

• Professional, proactive and dynamic when dealing with others and able to influence above and below their position• Negotiation and management of supplier contracts• Credible management experience in a similar role or property environment• Team Player• Self-motivated and flexible in the approach to work• Holder of a full driving licence• Good IT skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Co-operative Values & Principles• An ability to understand the balance between commercial success and Co-operative success

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on apply today!

No agencies please.