Service Manager - Hard FM in Brighton

Equans is looking for a Service Manager - Hard FM to join the University of Brighton Accommodation team. This is a full-time permanent role with a competitive salary and benefits package. The post holder will manage a team of two and be responsible for the cost-effective management of all subcontracted planned and reactive maintenance labour across M&E and building fabric disciplines.

Responsibilities include:

• Site compliance reporting systems, collation of information, management of specialist service providers, asset database, insurance registers and scheduling of planned preventative maintenance in conjunction with the operational site management team.
• Liaising with the client team as required, attending meetings, and delegating as necessary.
• Responsibility for site management team, engineering team and all sub-contracted labour resource in delivery of reactive maintenance requests.
• Use and administration of CAFM (Maximo), Labour Management Systems, Building Management Systems, Planned Preventative Management Systems and Stock Control Systems and other databases to ensure efficient utilisation of staff and resources and that financial targets are met/exceeded.
• Management of the site insurance register and inspection schedules undertaken by subcontracted labour force, ensuring all operational pressure systems plant and lifting equipment has associated written schemes of inspections and maintenance schedules programmed into the site Maximo System.
• Review existing PPMs and devise new PPM regimes for site assets to ensure optimum operational availability and life cycle.
• Collate documents for populating details for LCF planner and equipment replacement, assisted by site project manager and admin support.
• Manage operational revenue budgets to maintain agreed expenditure levels and report on any discrepancies.
• Provide labour management, reactive and planned maintenance reports and identify where subcontract resources need adjustment to meet operational requirements.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme
• Access to employee networks: AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals
• 24/7 employee assistance program and mental wellbeing app

Qualifications:

• ONC/HND in Engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Preferably previous experience managing Mechanical Services
• Good customer care and flexible approach to working practices, with ability to develop strong credible internal and external relationships.

Eligibility and compliance:

This role includes a DBS Basic check and requires a successful pass; evidence of right to work in the UK is required. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a disclosure check as noted in the role requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. A welcoming and open workplace will be provided, encouraging you to be your true self at work.