Regional Facilities Manager - Build to Rent

PMR are seeking a Regional Facilities Manager, based in Birmingham, to work with our client a leading national provider of Build to Rent.
The Regional Facilities Manager will ensure our client's buildings are operated effectively and efficiently and are compliant with relevant Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Building Safety legislations. You will provide FM support to regional teams and the wider business as well as procure, supervise and liaise with external contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Set and maintain high standards for facilities, health, safety and environmental management throughout the business
• Effectively manage appointed team members where required
• Manage portfolio statutory maintenance obligations, including PPM schedules, life cycle schedules and costings.
• Monitor and control expenditure in line with budgets. Forecasting annual expenditures on enhancement, proactive and reactive maintenance.
• Inspect and approve the quality of external contracted works.
• Compile reports and costing for emergency and reactive repairs.
• Undertake regular management inspections of properties and onsite record keeping, ensuring all necessary works/actions are instructed.
• Reviewing spend trends across the regions on energy, maintenance (reactive and planned), breakdowns and purchasing
• Ensure compliance with all contractual/statutory/mandatory undertakings associated with the delivery of comprehensive facilities management service
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Inspect buildings' structures, internal communal spaces, wider estate grounds and outdoor spaces to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Lifecycle management and maintenance of all plant, machinery, M&E, fire and life safety equipment
• Ensure property databases and CAFM systems are updated and maintained with required documentation uploaded.
• Any other necessary professional management services in the interest of good estate and building management

Skills / Experience:

• Hold a relevant formal professional qualification in Facilities Management, Building Management, Engineering or construction - or have a significant number of years' experience
• Hold a relevant formal professional qualification in Health and Safety
• Member of a recognised professional body i.e. IWFM, MCIOB, IFMA, IOSH or equivalent
• Extensive experience in Facilities Management and proven experience in the field of Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Project Management
• Good working knowledge of Fire and Building safety regulations and the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Conversant in use and application of FM software systems
• A working knowledge of legislation in regard to Houses in Multiple Occupation, The Hosing Act and The Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme
• A full driving licence and eligibility to drive in the UK is essential
• Commercial acumen and excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task

Must have access to a vehicle and hold a clean UK Drivers license