Group Facilities Manager Cambridge Facilities

Bidwells are looking for a Group Facilities manager to join us!This role will be responsible for overseeing the facilities and compliance management of all Bidwells regional offices, covering all M&E, Plant, Machinery and Health and Safety protocols. Based predominately at our largest office in Cambridge, you will lead a multifunctional team who carry out hard and soft facilities services. The position will also require travel on occasion to visit our other offices located in the UK.We’re looking for someone who is NEBOSH qualified with broad Facilities Management experience. This role will manage a small facilities team, front of house and outsourced cleaning staff.Hours of work08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday, with one hour for lunch, 08.00 to 16.00 Friday, with one hour for lunch, a total of 37 hours per week. Flexibility will be necessary for this role. Overnight and weekend on call is provided on a voluntary basis.What you’ll be doingManagement of multifunctional Facilities and Maintenance teamsCreate and Manage the Group Facilities budget, including adherence, correct cost allocation and accurate managementWorking closely with each Head of office to agree planned maintenance schedules for office locations.Leading contractor management with support of office managers in each office locationMonitoring legislation changes that affects the team.Manage and audit statutory health and safety compliance and protocols of all Offices.Ensuring records are maintained for statutory bodiesManagement and production of risk assessments for directly employed staff within your teamManagement of mandatory testing regimeEnsuring office events are planned and manged correctly including appropriate risk assessments have been created.Management and co-ordination of the Disaster & Business Resumption Recovery PlanEnsuring levels of First Aiders and Fire Marshals and evac chair operators on site adhere to legal standards and training remains up to dateMaintaining and reviewing Health & Safety policies about our officesManage soft and hard Facilities contracts, managing the tender process, selection and onboarding in collaboration with group procurementControl of contractors including induction and safe contractor compliance and issuing contractors with permits to work.Management of CCTV, site security including Security Software, Fire and Intruder alarms and panic alarmsManagement of BMS system including monitoring faults and providing first line information from equipment to contractors.Assisting with Sustainability objectivesManaging internal office moves working alongside project teams to ensure a smooth handover at Practical completion stage.Ensuring Gas, plumbing, lighting, heating and ventilation are in good, safe workingBuilding and Utilities maintenance of Bidwell House & other offices (where applicable) internal and externalAbout youNEBOSH General certificatePrevious experience managing a large multi-occupancy site or multiple smaller office sitesLevel 3 qualification in facilities management or similarExperience of supplier / contract management and framework agreementsKnowledge of Building regs and Health & SafetyExperience of using and managing a compliance systemAbility to deliver on time with high quality results.Acts decisively, promptly & confidently.Aware of importance of maintaining own health and safety and that of othersWhat’s in it for youCompetitive Salary: We recognise and reward talentComprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perksProfessional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunitiesInnovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trendsFamily Friendly:We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to youWork-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support itBidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.Agencies: Bidwells does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for related fees.
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