Assistant Building Manager - Temp to perm in Bury St Edmunds

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years. We are looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager (Fixed Term) who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Purpose of this role

Assist in leading the facilities team who are responsible for the maintenance of BUUK's buildings and associated equipment and services on a day-to-day basis. This role will be a key liaison for site services and manage the external contractors and sub-contractors, applying health, safety, environmental and quality standards as required by the companies policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Covering main Head Office reception and reception duties when required.
• Assist in overseeing and mentoring the facilities team who are responsible for the maintenance of BUUK's buildings and associated equipment and services.
• Be a key liaison for site services and manage the external contractors and sub-contractors, applying health, safety, environment and quality standards.
• Complete and stay current with all required SHEQ training and risk reporting.
• Assist the Group Facilities Manager to plan and coordinate all premises-based works activities, identify process improvements, review environmental targets and recommend cost saving opportunities.
• Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating system, fire & intruder alarms).
• Assist the Group Facilities Manager with longer term/larger scale projects such as office moves/ relocations and or significant refurbishment works.
• Visit other BUUK Group premises as and when required to monitor/review ongoing facilities activities.

Qualifications

Management professional qualification or currently working towards a qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

• Previous facilities maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Experience completing site inductions, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and all site relevant permits.
• Experience of leading a team and projects.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office & Excel.

Desirable

• Basic health and safety knowledge (IOSH or NEBOSH).
• PowerPoint, MS Project and CAD.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do. Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. You can also ask us about flexible working options. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.