Asset & Facilities Manager Office and Commercial

Job:                Asset & Facilities Manager (Office and Commercial)Location:       Portishead         Duration:       PermHours:            37 per week  Rate:              £47,355 per annum BRC are working with a well-known social housing provider who provide a range of types of affordable homes from rented, to Shared Ownership and sheltered accommodation. We are looking for an Assets and Facilities Manager (Office and Commercial) who will be responsible for managing their non-domestic assets including their offices, community hubs, commercial premises, and multiuse buildings. Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic procurement and regular value-for-money exercises
• Budget setting and management
• Options appraisals, commercial viabilities, and disposals
• Refurbishment projects and major building repairs
• Contract management and cross-departmental contractor management
• Commercial lease management
• Develop and maintain an accommodation strategy
• Commercial site Health & Safety, compliance, and security
• Cyclical compliance, plant and built environment management
• Archiving & Postal services (physical and electronic)
• Environmental sustainability and efficiencies
• CCTV and security systems (intruder alarms, access control)
• Facilities management
• Role related Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (DRBC)

 Essential Skills:

• Building services and/or an asset management related qualification or relevant demonstrable experience
• Procuring, scoping and tendering multiple large and/or complicated contracts
• Leading and managing large scale facilities projects
• Experience managing service contracts and contractors working on site
• Budget management knowledge and ability to oversee
• Developed communication skills with confidence in creating and handling complex documentation
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work
• Understanding of Mechanical & Electrical systems and terminology
• Technical understanding of assets and asset management and applicable processes such as planned maintenance, life cycles, capital planning and reactive work.
• Data manipulation capability and analytical skills
• Traveling between locations is essential 

 Desirable Skills:

• Facilities management qualification
• Health and safety qualification (NEBOSH)
• A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work
• Working knowledge of Civica products (Cx and Keystone Asset Management)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practice
• Experience of working in the housing and/or property sector
• Able to assess risks and identify new opportunities

 Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your Alliance Day – a day off on your work anniversary
• Family Friendly Leave
• Enhance Pension Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Discounts Portal
• Wellbeing Programme
• Make the Difference Day
• Employee Assistance Programme

 To apply, please submit your CV to Megan Smith () or Emma Keir () . We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.