Head of Estates and Facilities - c£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, fast paced and dynamic business with clear progression opportunities?
My client is looking for an entrepreneurial individual who can understand the technical aspects of managing property, have basic construction knowledge whilst ensuring efficient operation of facilities, and be proficient in ensuring that facilities meet the needs of both the businesses clients and staff.
Carlton Forest Group is a fantastic company with a hugely successful history, huge levels of ambition and strong values originating from their family heritage - focusing on quality, service, and reliability.
Carlton Forest is looking for a Head of Estates and Facilities reporting directly to the Director of property assisting in overseeing a portfolio of industrial premises.
They are seeking a facilities management and estates professional to ensure all space is used, and all revenue opportunities are exploited. Maintain the facilities, quality, and H&S standards of all of the existing sites. Ensuring all purchase, contracts and leases are negotiated and managed effectively including renewals and new leases. Whilst Identifying new sites and leading the acquisition process
Responsibilities will include:
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Ensuring all sites are fully optimised effectively manage space planning, utilisation and its allocation, liaise with relevant stakeholders to implement planned changes.
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Manage the sites Facilities team and external Facilities provider ensuring issues are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
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To ensure accurate and up to date information is held for all aspects of the sites.
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To provide professional property and facilities management advice to all relevant stakeholders are requested.
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Manage all general property maintenance liaising with builders or relevant contractors through the facilities manager and team.
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To obtain periodic and ad hoc professional valuations of property and assets.
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Effectively manage all property related risks. Produce action plans and ensure remedial/mitigating actions are completed in a timely way.
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Utilise a network within the property sector, networking with land agents to identify new sites across the UK.
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Collaborating with consultants and planning colleagues, to work together on strategic land projects.
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Keeping on top of immediate opportunities to review from agents and reviewing anything that might add value to the group.
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oversee the construction of warehousing on site
The chosen professional must understand the technical aspects of managing property, have basic construction knowledge/experience, support day to day business operations, ensure efficient operation of facilities, mitigate risk, and be proficient in ensuring that facilities meet the needs of both the businesses clients and staff.
Applicants must have a demonstrable background in facilities management, estates, health & safety, budgeting, supplier management and building construction.
NEBOSH, IWF and or CIOB or a Chartered Surveyor would be an advantage
Strong CDM knowledge, as well as good knowledge of regulation, laws etc relating to multi-site, Industrial Commercial Properties.
Appreciation of dealings with land/building acquisitions from a facility perspective is also required.