Manchester - central - site based role
* Responsible for a mixed, Estates team
* Multi-stakeholder management
My client is a renowned FM service provider.
They have an exciting opportunity to join an iconic, flagship site in central Manchester. You'll be responsible for a team of experienced AP's and the wider Estates function.
You'll be a mentoring people leader & a strong communicator that has a deep technical understanding - across M&E, HVAC, Water, BMS, Fire & Building Services.
Comfortable with cross-collaborating with various internal and external parties including Projects, Assets & Compliance & Commercial.
This is an exciting time of transformation and business growth.
Role outline:
* Reporting into the Head of Estates
* Accountable for a approx. 8x AP's / 80x engineers and 60+ subcontractors
* Responsible for the development and success of the team. Ensuring they are trained, motivated and developed.
* Working closely with various professionals to ensure Planned Maintenance (1 & 5-year plans) are met within statutory and contractual standards.
* Cross-collaborating and communicating with the onsite customer stakeholders - across various work groups including Electrical, Water, Vent, Fire and others.
* Collaborating with various specialist subcontractors and specialists
* Understanding and developing the use of various systems - including BMS & automated digital asset / reporting systems.
* Reporting on the team's performance and identifying succession plans.
About you:
* Degree qualified preferably in an Engineering discipline, however working experience in the industry and environment with technical certification is equally considered.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Prior successful experience in a large, complex, multi-usage critical site
* Overall understanding of BMS, CAFM & other digital systems
* Used to a busy, fast-paced, client facing environment
* Enjoys thinking on their feet, has a tried and tested approach and a growth mindset
If this Deputy Head of Estates role sounds like something you'd be interested in - please apply