Facilities Manager Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Glasgow)

Job Description

Homes for Students is one of the UK’s leading providers of student accommodation. We are looking for Facilities Manager to join our Broadway Studios property based in Glasgow, working 40 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Purpose of the role: To be the Property Lead for all Facility Management elements of this large scale, modern property with a range of modern plant and equipment. This will include Health & Safety, Compliance, Housekeeping, Maintenance (both PPM and Reactive) along with Life Cycle Maintenance & planning.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for continual review of building infrastructure including structure, external & internal fabric, and M&E services to understand performance, efficiency, and areas of improvement
Accountability for completion of our CAFM system and ownership of program of internal and external servicing, maintenance, and compliance checks as well as ensuring complete storage of servicing certification and servicing partners’ compliance documents
Assist in implementing FM and H&S policy and procedures through establishing agreed plans in accordance with principles of ISO 45001
Work alongside the Property Manager and property team to ensure responsive, high quality reactive maintenance with a focus on exceptional customer service is delivered to residents, and throughout the Property, at all times
Lead property contact for refurbishment work, repairs, large project works, warranty repairs and maintenance, and insurance works as required
Work closely with the central and regional asset and project teams to ensure proactive management of the facilities and property areas, focusing on increasing value and service
Provide advice and recommendations on issues relating to the management of facilities and health & safety
Support and promote proactive sustainability practices within the property
Oversee both in-house and outsourced maintenance & housekeeping functions, including management of summer cleaning, maintenance and turnaround, always ensuring the highest quality of service for our residents
Provide advice, support, monitoring, and training across the business in relation to facilities and H&S activities including, but not limited to, fire alarm testing, fire door inspections, operation of M&E systems (CCTV, BMS, access control etc.), and liaison with contractors
To act as the point of contact for locally delivered FM activities including hygiene risk assessments, health & safety audits, and other external inspections
Ensure that all necessary staff are sufficiently trained and familiar with building infrastructure and hard services at the level required to discharge their duties
Ensure local arrangements and critical spares are in place to deal with unplanned interruptions to essential building services
Provide regular reports related to the status of the property, any associated risks and recommendations for lifecycle planning and capital expenditure
Creation and implementation of lifecycle plans alongside relevant colleagues
Manage contracts and resolve disputes
Assist in monitoring health, safety & compliance activities across the property/departments in accordance with all relevant legislation, for example, the Building Safety Act and related fire door checking regime
Implement local procedures for the management of significant risks including those related to fire, general H&S and water hygiene
Ensure the Accident, Incident and Near Miss Reporting Procedure is followed locally and assist on the initial, first-stage investigation of incidents as required
Coordinate the organisation and evaluation of fire evacuation drills and testing of emergency procedures
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures relative to facilities management and H&S activities
Proactively review competency levels and training requirements for all teams
Increase H&S awareness and promote a positive H&S culture throughout the local teams including the delivery of toolbox talks
Liaise with regulatory authorities as required including HSE, Local Authorities, Environment Agency and Fire and Rescue Services in conjunction with the Central H&S Team
Assisting the team with other ad-hoc tasks as required

Requirements

Strong background in property / facilities management and health & safety
Relevant industry training is desirable(IRPM, ARLA, RICS, IWFM, IOSH, IFE, FPA)
Management of team, and working cross-departmentally
Track record of managing projects such as refurbishment, warranty repairs, or insurance works and contractors
Previous experience in residential property (PBSA, hospitality or private rental sector preferred)
Well organised, ability to problem solve and works under pressure with great decision-making skills
Working with CAFM & Safety Management Systems, along with good PC skills
Passion for safe working practices and people safety

Nice to have

IRPM
ARLA
RICS
IWFM
IOSH
IFE
FPA
PBSA
hospitality
private rental sector

What we offer

Bank holidays + 25 days annual leave
An extra day off for your birthday
Dedicated employee portal with tons of discounts
Employee of the Month Scheme with 3 monthly winners
Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme

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