Regional Hard Services Manager

• Regional Hard Services Manager
• £60,000 - £70,000 p/a + £5,000 p/a car allowance
• Home based with travel around Essex and North London

We are currently recruiting a Regional Hard Services Manager to work for a well-established FM company around the Essex and North London areas – Colchester/Chelmsford is a central location. You will be home based but will visit sites to support the 4 contracts locally which are predominantly PFI schools contracts. A large part of the role with be supporting the Hard Services Managers on each contract, acting as a senior ‘go to’ person for technical guidance or assistance with any complex projects. The role is much more varied however and will include working with the hand-back manager to oversee technical strategy for the schools ending their PFI term, assisting the Regional Ops Manager with new bids and tenders, overseeing regional compliance and being the Authorising Engineer for the region.

The role would suit someone who wants to progress their technical career without wanting to manage a team, but act as a senior technical point of knowledge for the region. This role would be great for someone already in a regional role someone working as a skilled Hard Services Manager/TSM looking to take the next step.

Benefits:

• Home based/hybrid role
• £5,000 p/a car allowance
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday (ability to buy and sell annual leave also)
• 6% contributory pension
• Life insurance
• Healthcare scheme

Duties of the role include:

• Oversee the delivery of operational Technical Hard Services across the Region, such as, Fire/Security, M&E services, alarm systems, statutory compliance, subcontract management & procurement across the region.
• There is no direct line management, but you will work closely with the Hard Services Managers on each contract.
• Working closely with the PFI hand back manager on technical matters
• Working with end used clients and attending meetings as needed on compliance matters – e.g fire strategy meetings.
• Supporting the Regional Operations Manager with technical input on new tenders and bids.
• Review documentation, including O&M’s and policy documents.
• Manage associated subcontract matters to minimise the risk, ensuring budget targets are not exceeded.
• Support the management of P&L accounts for Technical Self-Delivery, Project works and lifecycle replacement completed by internal delivery within agreed budget targets.
• Ensure a robust asset management system is in place backed up by effective use of the CAFM system.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation, relevant contract requirements, maintenance standards and associated policies & procedures and accredited quality standards across the contracts, or as directed.
• Acting as an Authorising Engineer with audit responsibilities for assigned sites.
• Leading on Technical Audits, including managing the closing out of remedial actions as required.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications

• Over 5 years Facilities Management experience within a challenging environment is essential.
• PFI experience desirable.
• Working in education and public sector environments preferred.
• Strong technical engineering background within facilities with relevant mechanical and/or electrical qualifications.
• Experience as an AE or AP in some technical disciplines.
• Strong Technical Compliance knowledge.
• Astute Financial Acumen.
• NEBOSH would be advantageous.
• Experience with Fire strategy and reporting is advantageous.

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