Due to exponential growth, there is now an opportunity and a requirement within a very well-known property management company for a Senior facilities manager role based in Tunbridge Wells
Overview
As a Senior Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the property management strategy, along with the day-to-day handling of the maintenance and upkeep of an existing portfolio of properties, both commercial and residential. You will need to work efficiently and in a cost-effective manner, ensuring an excellent standard of operational functionality, appearance, and legal compliance.
Responsibilities
*Deputise for the Head of Facilities Management
*Manage a small property portfolio in the Tunbridge Wells, Kent, and London region
*Manage four Regional Facilities Managers (RFMs)
*Responsible for the Service Charge Budget process from the FM department perspective and, manage and monitor the RFM team to ensure they meet Service Charge processes *Ensuring the company strategy through property maintenance, internal governance, and adherence to legislation always.
*Managing relationships with regional contractors/internal maintenance team for both planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks from the initial tendering process and contracting, to ongoing performance management and benchmarking.
*Point of escalation for issues raised by the RFMs
*Liaising regularly with tenants and ensuring any issues raised are resolved in a timely manner. Also, to support the RFMs with this function
*Managing repairs and ordering systems, following our operating and finance procedures.
*Monitoring and ensuring regional compliance with statutory safety regulations.
*Carrying out regular, thorough property inspections to monitor the condition and upkeep of our existing portfolio.
*Managing maintenance reporting, as well as ordering and invoicing procedures.
*Controlling regional maintenance costs and budget planning relating to your allocated portfolio of properties.

*Supporting Head of FM and Executive team with Business Development
*Look for cost efficiencies with streamlining service provision
*Manage and maintain the relationship with all IPM and Markerstudy service partners
*SWOT analysis on current service provision and recommend accordingly
Requirements:
*RICS (not essential)
*IOSH Managing Safety accreditation or equivalent
*Experience of leading and managing a team
*Project Management experience
*Management Experience
*Experienced negotiator
*IT literate with knowledge of standard CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) Systems
*Passionate about delivering excellent customer service
Perks of the Role;
*Salary of £40,000-£60,000 *Experience dependent*
*Car allowance
*Monday-Friday only 9am-5pm
*Free parking on site
*Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
*Company Funded Healthshield Cash plan
*22 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays
*Life Assurance (x4 salary)
*Pension
If you would like to know more about the position or would like a confidential chat please apply with your CV today!