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We are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Facilities Manager to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term contract. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a professional looking to support our portfolio of industrial properties while covering a maternity leave.

As a key member of our facilities management team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our industrial assets, ensuring they operate at peak efficiency and comply with all relevant regulations.

The Facilities Manager (FM) will be directly responsible for the provision of facilities services to occupiers in one or more managed properties to best practice standards defined by JLL and is expected to understand the business objectives of the investment.

Team Structure

Reporting to the Senior Facilities Managers (SFM), the FM may have line management responsibilities for Assistant Facilities Manager(s) (AFM) in the region and will work closely in a number of ‘virtual teams’ within PAM including Client Relationship Directors (CRDs), Contract Directors (CDs), Management Services, Client Financial Services (CFS) and will take direction from Client FM Leads.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Facilities (property/portfolio) Management

Working closely and taking direction from relevant Client FM Leads, take ownership and be responsible for delivering operational facilities to related client KPIs as identified in the PMA (Property Management Agreement) and/or any other client agreed initiatives
To assist in the delivery of ‘Instinct’ (customer experience) operational initiatives across your portfolio in close liaison with our service partners
To regularly liaise with occupiers and be the principal point of contact for advice and guidance in connection with the day-to-day physical operation of the building
Inform Surveyors of any occupier matters that may influence valuation/investment considerations including assistance in monitoring Tenant’s compliance with covenants
Report to Surveyors in accordance with an agreed procedure, ensuring the Client or Sector Lead FM is kept informed on matters relating to standards of facilities management
To work in accordance with established procedures in connection with JLL’s out of hours cover and emergencies
To deliver the financial management of the property through the preparation of service charge budgets, the monitoring of agreed budgets to pre-defined cash limits, quarterly variance reporting and service charge reconciliation to agreed accounting practices. Administer non-recoverable budgets
To understand the principal terms of occupiers’ leases as they affect the facilities management of the property and the Client’s obligations to provide services, including clarity on the extent of the common areas
In conjunction with the Surveyors ensure that the procurement of all supplies and services at the property is undertaken in accordance with the JLL’s PAM procurement programme to ensure the highest standards for the best price. This will include the use of accredited contractors only, usually on the basis of framework agreements, and JLL’s purchase ordering systems
Monitor contractor performance against agreed standards. Review service contracts as appropriate.
Establish and maintain high quality health and safety arrangements in accordance with best practice guidelines from central support under the JLLs risk management programme
Ensure all risks identified in the independent Risk Assessment are properly addressed and review risks as part of JLL’s audit process and Site Compliance inspections
To work with other aspects of JLL’s ‘Socially Responsible Management’ programme in relation to environmental & sustainability policies; to include water hygiene and asbestos monitoring etc
To ensure reactive maintenance and day-to-day service requirements undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner
Be familiar with all heating, ventilating, mechanical and electrical equipment in each building and have a sound understanding of the purpose and general working of such equipment. Ensure maintenance contracts in place to cover O&M manual requirements
Assist and liaise with building surveyors/architects/consultants on major works
With the Surveyors, identify and arrange minor planned works
To maintain, test and implement disaster planning procedures to cover all emergencies. To organise and co-ordinate fire evacuation and bomb drills
Prepare site regulations and issue permits to work for all contractor activities on site
To ensure that on-site management of the properties is undertaken in accordance with JLLs polices, processes and procedures as defined on the PAM Process Hub site (Connect)
Establish and maintain proper site records in accordance with best practice rules
Responsible for routine correspondence using standard documents and templates as appropriate
Develop and maintain occupier handbooks as per defined standard for each site
To monitor vacant/void property in conjunction with the clients’ insurance policy
Establish a regular inspection programme for each site in accordance with site insurance and regulatory requirements
Assist in the submission of insurance claims relating to incidents on site and manage the obtaining of quotes and/or works at site as instructed by the insurers or loss adjusters
Ensure readiness for sale of relevant individual properties dealing with due diligence enquiries on disposal and lettings from a facilities perspective
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Commercial awareness and ability to develop identified business improvement opportunities
Solid stakeholder management skills and an ability to understand and relay business ideas
Previous experience working for a company within the property industry or from a similar business line, with client facing experience or from a corporate FM background
An advocate of change and supportive in driving operational business change
IWFM qualification and or similar in facilities operational management
Strong organisation skills and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Driven to achieve results
Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost risks
This job description sets out key elements and responsibilities of the role, but it is not intended to be exhaustive and does not constitute a contractual document. Duties may be changed to meet changing needs or circumstances.

Location:

On-site –Bristol, GBR, London, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process.   Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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