Senior Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

Senior Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing the maintenance (facilities) team on the Bishops Cleeve site. The site itself is 55 acres and has multiple manufacturing and office facilities. This will be a senior role in a complex environment responsible for delivering multiple service lines to a dynamic environment, combining corporate offices, R&D analytical labs and multiple manufacturing capabilities all within the same campus footprint. The role will be responsible for multi million CAPEX and OPEX plans for a large site in UK.

Job Description

• Lead the maintenance and infrastructure team in a dynamic, demanding business environment that combines Corporate Offices with R&D labs and manufacturing/repair facilities within the same campus footprint.
• Manage critical breakdowns on production equipment's and work closely with operations in ensuring production equipment's are maintained and ensure strategies in place for lifecycle planning & CAPEX preparation.
• Day to day implementation and management of soft services to include cleaning, waste management, catering, vending and hospitality services along with landscaping, car parking and related weather monitoring services.
• Leading on all hard services programs including full subcontractor compliance and performance management and asset control
• Collaborate with indirect sourcing to closely manage subcontractor services and external suppliers to maintain a safe and efficient facility
• Deliver a fully compliant and maintain a HPR (highly protected risk status) facility with a consistent level of service by all functions and services throughout the year.
• Crisis Management (CM) and emergency planning related to all business services for the location engaging with EHS and Security
• Preparation and accountable for dept budgets for review and agreement to then report upon and manage within agreed strict financial parameters. To produce monthly business reports including budget management accountability and KPI's for the dept.
• Working closely with Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) lead, support stringent standards of work to achieve and maintain levels of safety to the highest standards. Developing and maintaining correct documentation for all activities, leading in safety management ensuring all tasks are correctly executed using correct methods.
• Engaging and leading on project management including full Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, managing complex building re-alignment.
• Create short- and long-term campus infrastructure strategies to continually evolve the campus, including physical security requirements, hybrid working, sustainability enhancements, production and engineering lab growth, etc.
• Occasional out of hours working and on call support as required to minimize business disruption

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma from an accredited university/college and/or relevant equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of statutory requirements (legionella, asbestos, etc) and EHS involved in the management of a complex estate or a similar campus.
• An excellent communicator who can demonstrate experience of strong leadership skills
• Proven years of facilities and operations experience with excellent team leadership and people management experience.
• Understanding of continuous improvement and ability to deliver process improvements to reduce waste
• Project Management experience and qualification to manage major projects and workload planning
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to proactively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise mature decision making

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Change agent with energy, passion, and enthusiasm to deliver change
• Proven leadership skills, experience successfully managing people/projects/issues
• Ability to identify and implement best practices
• Proven mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Ability to work in a multi-functional organization
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No