Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Area Manager - Facilities Management

Birmingham

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Area Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Facilities Management Business.


Ideally, you will based in or around the Birmingham area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.


Deliver and manage the facilities management function which includes the service delivery and the commercial aspects of the region. Monitor facilities to ensure a consistent statutory and regulatory compliance approach and ensure required standards of compliance with Health, Quality, Safety and Environmental are met. Develop and maintain comprehensive asset registers as required to ensure the project assets are identified and maintained in line with Statutory Compliance obligations, Legislation, Good Practice, and the Contract Specification. Ensure effective working relationships throughout the business, actively attending sites and offices for, audits and face to face meetings as required. Establish and maintain relationships with external and internal clients and liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors. Manage the preparation and delivery of GTFM's Lifecycle responsibilities supported by the GTFM lifecycle manager in accordance with financial, procedural, and operational obligations from inception to completion. Prepare and issue reports on monitoring activity and financial performance both internally and externally to the client as well as the wider business. Review, identify and implement improvements related to resources and efficiencies in service delivery to the project. Be available to support the GT business development team in potential bids and presentations. Actively manage and support the project team from engineers to FM mangers to continually deliver the project requirements and grow and develop the project team. Conduct Staff PDR's as required.

About You:

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Excellent commercial awareness in PFI, PPP, BSF, HUB and contracts. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work and communicate with stakeholders. Strong leadership skills. A highly organised approach to work. The ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines. Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures. A strong ability to plan, programme and execute lifecycle works. Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration. Familiarization of hand back criteria. Computer literate with knowledge/experience of Microsoft suite, i.e. outlook, power BI, Share point and PowerPoint. Experience in CAFM systems e.g. Concept. Able to demonstrate extensive managerial experience at a senior level in Facilities Management or related field. Good knowledge and understanding of M&E and Building fabric and BMS systems. A H&S qualification either IOSH or preferably NEBOSH.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.


We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.


We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.


Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.


Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.


Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.


Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.


We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.


For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk .

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.


We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.


Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.




As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.


A full job description for this role is available upon request.



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