Premises Manager
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Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM FM is looking for a Premises Manager to join the Facilities Management team at UCL Academy, Hampstead.
The team will be required to work shifts, on a 3 week rota between the hours of 6am & 9pm. You will also be required to be on-call to deal with any queries out of office hours.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing learning and development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.
Your mission
• Day-to-day supervision of site based team & supply chain partners, liaison with the clients and schools on both operational issues and the interface of the helpdesk and administrative support team. The expectation of the Facilities Manager is that the Site Premises Manager must be able to react and solve where possible all operational contract related problems and issues
• Direct input into Lifecycle works and budget planning
• Unlocking / locking the college building and areas
• Undertaking regular security checks and identifying security risks
• Monitoring fire safety equipment and carrying out fire drills
• Managing the CCTV equipment and policy compliance
• Providing emergency access to the college site
• Organising and carrying out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, redecorating, fixing etc.
• Organising and carrying out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory
• Identifying defects and recording/repairing
• Collecting and assembling waste for collection
• Operating and responding to alarm systems where appropriate
• Promoting and ensuring the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors at all times
• Ensuring BAM FM is compliant with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to provide assistance on health and safety matters
• Ensuring agreed levels of PPM are achieved and continuously improved
• Controlling and delegating PPM tasks
• Assisting in the preparation of project monthly reports and to represent BAM FM at meetings to discuss performance, contributing in a positive and business-like manner as and when required.
• Ensuring the safe and secure storage of spare parts, materials, tools and consumables and the relevant COSHH data
• Monitoring and managing sub-contractor performance, safe systems of work etc.
• Effectively and efficiently dealing with other client booking requests i.e. exam set up, open days, parents evenings etc
• Ensuring all BAM FM processes and procedures are followed including:
- Permit to Work Systems
- H&S Reports and Training for Site Team
- BAM FM Management Systems for H&S, QMS and Environmental
• Providing leadership and direction to staff, developing skills matrix and development plan
• Managing the reading of the gas, electricity and water meters on a regular basis and report to the Facilities Manager.
Who are we looking for?
• Experience of working within a similar role.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.
• Great communication skills in both written and verbal format
• Experience of Handyperson/caretaking/cleaning/site-keeping in a school/college or similar environment
• A means to travel between schools on a daily basis. Travel expenses will be reimbursed between sites.
• Experience of crisis situations, be practical and reliable.
• Experience of Health and Safety regulations and instructions. You should also be able to assess risks and complete risk assessment documentation and escalate queries or concerns when and where appropriate.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
• H&S Qualification such as IOSH is beneficial but otherwise training will be provided
What's in it for you?
A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
BAM operates a flexible working policy.
Your work environment
People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.
Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment process, what you need to know?
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.