Facilities Cost and Contracts Manager

Role - Facilities Contract and Cost ManagerLocation- Chesterfield (Hybrid)Salary- £55k- £60kYour role as Facilities Contract and Cost Manager:Reporting into the Head of Facilities Management, you will be responsible for procuring and managing the Facilities Maintenance contracts and services.This is a desk based role (hybrid from Chesterfield) and is not an active Facilities Manager role, it is focussing on procurement and costs.Your duties and responsibilities as a FM Contracts Manager:

• Support the identification, implementation and be responsible for, the on-going customer relationship with a single CAFM provider / platform
• Develop, implement and maintain a Schedule of Rates for all maintenance activity.
• Develop and maintain a network of reactive and planned maintenance contractors using an agreed Schedule of Rates.
• Tender key activities to maximise our size and provide standardisation across the Group.
• Cost check maintenance invoices for accuracy.
• Support the Facilities Co-ordinators when approving escalated maintenance queries.
• Hold regular calls with The Regional Facilities Managers.
• Travel between the different services to provide support and advice as required (this will not be regular)
• General administrative responsibilities, including the provision of information and reporting to support the Facilities Management Team and property Department generally

To be successful in your role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and a passion to make a difference.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Proficient with CAFM systems
• Network of maintenance and construction contractors
• In depth knowledge of maintenance and construction pricing techniques / SOR's.
• Ability to establish credibility quickly.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Experience within social care would be desirable

If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Jade Whitmore on /

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