Facilities Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Facilities Manager Role Summary: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager in London. The Facilities Manager will lead a team to ensure management of the day-to-day client activities for assigned property/facility, and support the Senior Facilities Manager by being the on-site key point of contact for key stakeholders and/or client. The role will have responsibility for service quality, helpdesk task resolution, maintenance and operations, contract services, safe working practices, purchasing of material, equipment & supplies and site budgets accuracy. What the job involves: Leadership Manage and coach team Develop and sustain a high-quality well motivated team Ensure high staff morale, trust and work ethics Build and maintain an environment that supports teamwork, co-operation and performance excellence within team Mentor and enable Training & Development of team members Client/Stakeholder Management Proactively engage stakeholders to ensure that on site client’s expectations are met Build and develop effective client / stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organisation On-site key point of contact for Facilities in the client’s premises Procurement & Vendor Management Ensure vendors are well-managed, delivering services on time and within budget Ensure that vendor procurement processes comply with agreed client procurement guidelines as well as Jones Lang LaSalle best practice Contracts Management Plan and manage all contracts to ensure that they are professionally delivered at the right costs Ensure expiry of contracts are well-monitored and re-procurement is initiated if needed Ensure contracts are continually assessed to deliver best value to the client Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability Actively work to ensure that the site’s financial operations are meeting or exceeding targets and control requirements including the Jones Lang LaSalle Code of Ethics Ensure financial processes are followed at all times Health & Safety Management Ensure the provision of a safe working environment Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards Site Operations Management Recommend continuous quality improvement practices and implement Industry Best Practice operations Implement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are maintained at all times Ensure all Critical Environment (CEM) requirements are met Review existing operations regularly to reduce costs and improve operational standards 24/7 emergency call support and site attendance is required Risk Management Ensure a property risk management program including audits is implemented and maintained Ensure disaster recovering and business continuity plans are implemented and maintained Ensure escalation procedures and incident reporting procedures are implemented and in place Assist in the development of guidelines and strategies to ensure compliance with Jones Lang LaSalle’s business conduct Achieve Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreement Sounds like you? To apply you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Ideal Experience Tertiary qualification in facilities management, building, business or other related field &/or 3-5 years’ experience in facilities, property management, hospitality or related field Experience working in Financial Services/Banking environment Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demands Knowledge of Occupational Safety requirements Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives (highly desirable) Knowledge of vendor management for specialized services Knowledge of critical facilities and a understanding of basic technical aspects of property (Computer Room Air-conditioning, Chiller system, Fire Protection system, Mechanical & Electrical system, BMS system) Proven capacity to understand and interpret commercial contracts Budget management and financial analysis skills Other Personal Characteristics Strong communicator – Good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills also an active listener Passion for quality – has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of services Self-motivated; confident & energetic Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets Is a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo #LI-JA1 Location: On-site –London, GBR If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. 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