Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager - Czech Republic - Brno - To €50k plus package and annual performance related bonus

Work with one of the best Real Estate organisations in the world. You must be fluent in both Czech and English for this role

The Facilities Manager is a high profile and critical appointment in the development of this contract. The post holder will be responsible for the TFM (Total Facilities Management) service provision at our client site(s) in the Czech Republic.
The post holder will be accountable for all Facility operations and for achieving the annually reviewed Management Plan objectives.

The Facilities Manager reports to the Regional Manager for EMEA

Key Responsibilities

Leadership within a Property Function

*Leading by example following best practice & integrity in everything
*Programming period site condition assessments & ensuring statutory compliance
*To manage the team towards improving services to client
*Manage all maintenance related activities ensuring critical equipment is maintained regularly
*Manage all service contracts including; energy, engineering, cleaning, vending, security etc.
*Strong & present vendor management, setting and measurement of KPI's, SLA's.
*Supporting the International Project Team lead on existing and future projects from commencement through to completion
*Manage and coordinate the activities on-site and guide visiting contractors
*Liaise with landlord's property managers to ensure their service charge obligations are met
Financial
*Manage, control & report against budget
*Control all purchasing, ensuring competitive pricing, tenders, approvals and timely submission for settlement in line with sourcing processes and procedures
Customer Service
*Establish & maintain day-to-day business relationships with the client (occupiers)
*Take a proactive approach to requirements and closing out any queries.
*Produce regular & spontaneous reports according to a schedule agreed with the client.
*Hold progress review meetings with key BU contacts to ensure client satisfaction is at right level
*Take ownership & show you care. Be responsive & deliver. Do it Right - First time. Make it Seamless & meet our customer commitments

Skills Required
Essential Experience
At least 5 years Facilities Management in region, multi national experience preferred
Proven leadership, teaming & organisational skills
Staff management experience, multi cultural preferred
Financial Management & Control experience including budgeting
Technical background or experience of working with or managing engineering teams & associated disciplines.
Experience with Energy & Sustainability implementation
Proven project management experience
Experience working in a flexible changing business environment
Essential Skills
Fluent Czech & English oral and written as a minimum
Excellent client relationship establishment skills
Financial acumen.
Experience of EH&S & Security policies and procedures / protocols.
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
PC literacy is essential

Desirable Experience / Skills
Member of a Professional Facilities Management organisation
FM related qualification (including EH&S)