Facilities Manager (Schools)

To manage the daily operation and service delivery of PFI Schools in an equal partnership between the schools and Mitie Integrated Services (MISL) within the framework of a PFI agreement.

-To manage and lead directly employed MISL staff including Caretakers, Cleaning Operatives, Engineers & Grounds

-To have a knowledge of hard services and SFG20 & managing PPM planners for inhouse engineers and sub-contractors.

-To manage all sub-contractors attending sites to carry out maintenance or reactive works. This includes the checking of RAMS & Approved/Safeguarding Registers before they attend site to ensure they have passed the relevant checks & are authorised to complete the works.

-Ensure compliance with the Company's H & S, Quality and Environmental Policies.

-To work closely with the Account Manager at site level to ensure all contractual obligations under the PFI agreement, are being met.

Main Duties

-To manage the day to day operations for cleaning, caretaking, catering, M&E, grounds maintenance and other related FM works

-Develop and maintain good working relationships with the school representatives & Head Teachers.

-To recruit, train & manage MISL staff in line with company policies and procedures. This includes the development of staff should they wish to progress with future potential opportunities.

-To lead by example and work to the Company's Values on a daily basis.

-Ensure the Company's H&S, Quality and Environmental policies and systems are followed.

-To quote and project manage small works. This includes the whole process from the initial discussions around scope, budgets and timescale expectations to the quoting, delivery, completion and quality checking of the works.

-To carry out monthly audits for cleaning, catering & grounds maintenance.

-To hold weekly meetings with the school reps, providing minutes.

-To carry out a monthly energy analysis for all utilities, providing the schools with reports showing consumption and historical data.

-To manage/liaise with sub-contractors and partners in line with H&S & Quality policies and ensure that works are quality checked.

-To manage the helpdesk system which includes the raising of and updating of reactive & scheduled events on the system.

-Oversee the 3rd party use of the facilities that are provided by an appointed service provider.

-Support the Account Manager in providing monthly reports.

-Any other duties requested by the Account Manager

Clear Enhanced DBS check with child barring

-Previous operational experience inc staff management

-Articulate, confident & be able to communicate at all levels

-Committed and enthusiastic

-Self-motivated, organised and pro-active approach to business and staff

-Lateral thinker adept at problem solving

-Hands on ability when necessary

-A good knowledge of Health & Safety, Environment, Project Management, Quality, Grounds Maintenance, Cleaning, Security, Catering & Hard Services maintenance (M&E and Building fabric)

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package & IT systems (CCTV, door access)

-IOSH Managing Safely

Desirable

-Experience in dealing with PFI contracts

-Technical qualification or background