Infrastructure Manager in Leeds

JOB PURPOSE
Maximise efficiencies of revenue generating assets. The Infrastructure Manager will assist in the management and performance of Motor Fuel Groups:

• Maintenance & Repairs
• Third Party Relationships
• Third Party Revenue Streams
• Facility Management
• System Control
• Fuel & Valet Project Management (Regional & National as required)
• Quality Control
• Assist Valeting Services as required
• Training
• Health & Safety (emphasis on contractor safety)

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the supervision of the Group Infrastructure & Services Manager:

• Regional assistance & coordination for Maintenance & Repairs working closely with Fuel Operations, Field Operations, Area Managers and Regional Managers for resolution.
• Designing and preparing reports and presentations.
• Contractor relationship, Contractor Safety performance management and quality control review.
• Permit to Work issuance & Approval of RAMS, contractor auditing.
• Ownership of Regional sites operational, regulatory compliance reports ensuring completion and action of significant tasks.
• Management of national projects as allocated by Group Infrastructure Manager.
• Administration of Facilities Management system.
• Identifying and maximizing Third Party Income opportunities.
• Conduct senior manager visits as per company schedule.
• Liaison with Operations and Administration to assist in timely and appropriate resolution of customer enquiries and insurance matters.
• To support and carry out duties as instructed from time to time from the relevant line manager(s).

DIMENSIONS
Under the supervision of the Group Infrastructure Director:

• Maintenance Budgets circa £2,000,000 per annum.

STAFF
Working with key stakeholders in the organization.

OTHER
This is a field-based position however the role will involve travel. Duties will require nights away from home and the Infrastructure Manager will be required to attend various management meetings and group sales meetings. Weekend national cover on a Rota basis for urgent reactive, revenue generating and emergency response.

WORK CONTEXT
Petrol stations operating in a highly competitive ‘price driven’ market dominated by the supermarkets and major oil companies. Ensure all Contract Maintenance and Maintenance Contractors work to agreed HSE requirements. Ensure all significant works are effectively managed. Improve Quality Control Management in all MFG assets. Support Manager, HSE with company integrated management systems. Support an effective purchase order and Contractor Management system. Support effective reporting of all Maintenance and Development activities across all stakeholders.

ORGANIZATION
To ensure all relevant revenue streams are managed and developed, costs are minimized and revenue is maximized on allocated responsibilities (which may vary) across the MFG estate.

COMMUNICATIONS
To liaise with the Area Retail Managers and Regional Managers as required through contact by phone and email, one to one meetings, conference calls and regional meetings.

SUPERIORS
Have contact by phone and email, regular one to one meetings, with the Group Infrastructure Director as required. Contact the relevant Director at any time for advice on any day to day operational and other issues.

OTHER CONTACTS
Within the Company: Liaise with all relevant head office departments as and when necessary in order to resolve any operational or other issues. Outside the Company: To liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure procedures are adhered to. To work with Third Party and outside agencies as required. To liaise with Fuel Suppliers where necessary. To attend review meetings and work committees as required.

COMPLEXITY
To operate effectively and efficiently and achieve given objectives within given time deadlines. To have positive productive working relationships with all relevant Executives, Directors and Third Party suppliers/contractors, Regional and Area Retail Managers. Desire for continuous improvement. Mileage likely to exceed 20,000 miles per year.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
An understanding of the MFG or a Franchise business model. Experience or Knowledge of working in the forecourt and/or fuel industry. Experience of project management. Some H&S experience. IT skills and excel knowledge. High self-motivation and discipline, strong work ethics and ability to prioritize duties. Ability to work independently. Ability to influence and engage. A good communicator with all audiences and levels. A good level of numeracy and attention to detail.