Deputy Facilities Manager

BAM FM are looking to recruit a Deputy Facilities Manager to support the Facilities Manager of our Bristol Schools, to ensure that the services provided to the Authority are in accordance with the Service Agreement. Working closely with the Premises Managers and Maintenance Supervisor, this post holder is responsible for the management, co-ordination and implementation of all works on site of a technical nature, including project works and maintenance activities of the sites building services, building fabrication and site plant/equipment. This is a full time position Monday to Friday.

Your mission

• Project Management: Manage minor building works on site as required – utilising knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Direct management of Premises Managers including day to day operations.
• Client liaison – interface with the Authority will be achieved through formal and informal communications, including regular meetings.
• Play a leading role in the implementation of Quality Management, Environmental, Health and Safety systems and liaise directly with the Authority’s Health and Safety representatives.
• Hard Services: Manage mechanical and electrical services maintenance (reactive and planned), equipment testing and commissioning (statutory), building fabric maintenance, asset maintenance, utilities, ICT infrastructure maintenance.
• Soft Services: Assist with the management of Soft Services delivery where required.
• Responsibility for Health and Safety – compliance with legislative requirements in relation to health and safety and fire regulations.
• Contract auditing, ensuring that Best Practice and quality of service are being achieved.
• Reviewing and costing elements of change notices as required.
• Ensure planned preventive maintenance and lifecycle programmes are up to date and meet the contract specification.
• Develop and maintain relationships with all the customer departments.
• Maintain accurate site contract administration files.
• Management and responsibility of both on and off-site based BAM FM employees including appraisal, training, discipline.
• Be conversant with all statutory compliance processes and procedures.
• Ensure that all BAM FM policies, procedures and standards are in place and adhered to.

Who are we looking for?

• A proven track record of managing others.
• Previous experience in Hard FM provision.
• Client relationships skills – experience of public sector culture.
• An extensive background in operational management of building maintenance and mechanical and electrical services, supported by the appropriate qualifications and/or corporate membership of a suitable professional institute.
• Strong interpersonal, customer relationship and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage several projects ongoing, and be self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of new technologies relating to the support services – such as telecommunications, security systems, office services, building management systems, IT software, energy management.
• IT Literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• A good understanding of CDM within the Facilities Management environment.
• Financial and Contract Management to assist on P&Ls and Cost planning.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications: Desirable

• ILM Level 3 First line Management or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safety.
• CDM regulations in Facilities Management.

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development. BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.