Facilities Manager

We are looking for a Facilities Manager, ideally mechanically biased - on behalf of our client, a well-established M&E contractor. The ideal candidate will be experienced working on multiple projects up to the value of around £50k and below, plus servicing opportunities and will be keen to grow this part of our client's business.
These works are mainly, but not limited to, hospitals. So experience in healthcare, managing the following services would be key:
* Mechanical
* Electrical
* Ventilation
* BMS
* Builders Works
* Joinery
SSSTS or SMSTS or similar would be preferable.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Securing, Pricing and delivering small works.
* Preparing quotes, managing budgets, tracking costs, and approving invoices.
* Building and growing our small works and servicing offering.
* Ensuring installations are to current guidelines, HTMs and highest of standards.
* Planning works to minimize disruption, managing decant processes (if needed), and coordinating with other departments/trades.
* Ensuring that all Health and Safety standards are met and to monitor ongoing and changing conditions.
* Inspect work to ensure it meets quality standards and matches the project's design documents.
* Ensuring a high standard of document control and operational procedures.
* Acting as the main point of contact, understanding needs, providing updates, and ensuring satisfaction.
* A good understanding of project sequencing.
* Address and resolve any unexpected problems or challenges that arise during the project.
* Planning and having structured meetings with on-site staff, Clients and the management team.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
* A dynamic individual who is looking for a challenge or may have experience in these working environments.
* Experience in facilities management (FM) small works or minor projects.
* Experience in Healthcare works.
* Able to demonstrate thorough understanding of various disciplines as stated above.
* Able to show stability, through work history.
* Ability to work in a live, occupied environment.
* Ideally Manual Handling, IPAF, Asbestos Awareness, First Aid.
* Full UK driving licence.
* References.
* Lives within a 20 mile radius of the North West Office in Bury.
In return the successful candidate will receive an attractive salary and car allowance or use of company van, private healthcare after 6 months and the realistic prospect of career progression, along with the opportunity to have a direct impact on growing the business