Operations Manager

Offer ID: 68354

Job: Project Managers / Facility Management

Contract type: Operations Manager

Schedule: Full-Time

Country: United Kingdom

Equans is looking for an Operations Manager to join our team at University Hospital Lewisham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the cost effective management of all Engineers and sub-contracted planned and reactive maintenance labour across M&E, Building Fabric and Grounds Maintenance disciplines.

Management of resources through the use of the Maximo databases, financial management through to invoicing. Estates Department compliance reporting systems, collation of estates information, management of specialist service providers, asset database, Insurance registers and scheduling of planned preventative maintenance in conjunction with and support of the Estates management team.

The post holder will effectively manage processes and develop and implement standards for the site set by the Company and PFI contract.

To contribute to the contract by maintaining the standards and quality assurance documentation

What will you deliver?

• Management of all self delivered engineering sub-contracted labour resource in the delivery of PPM schedules and Reactive maintenance request
• Use of and administration of Estates I.T. Systems i.e. Labour Management Systems, Building Management Systems, Planned Preventative Management Systems and Stock Control Systems and other databases to ensure the efficient utilisation of staff and resources
• Management of the site insurance register inspection schedules undertaken by sub-contracted labour force, ensuring all operational pressure systems plant and lifting equipment has associated written schemes of inspections assigned and maintenance schedules are programmed into the Estates IT System
• Review existing and devise new PPM regimes for site assets to ensure optimum operational availability and life cycle
• Management of operational revenue budgets to maintain agreed expenditure levels and report on any discrepancies. Draft Management reports, client and monthly reports as required
• Liaise with other managers to ensure efficient delivery of out sourced PPM schedules to ensure continuity of service and projects delivery
• Review available bonded stores stock levels to ensure sufficient materials, replacement parts and consumables are available at all times to maintain operational site plant and equipment
• Provide labour management, reactive and planned maintenance reports and identify where sub-contract resources need to be adjusted to meet operational requirements
• Review and specify sub-contract service level agreement and liaise with the Procurement department with regards to negotiating and appointment of suppliers
• Undertake training for Authorised and Responsible Persons roles for specialist service delivery streams e.g. Medical gases, Water Management, Asbestos
• To assist the General Manager in implementing energy saving campaigns to promote the efficient use of energy utilities
• To assist the General Manager in the delivery of compliant site services and projects
• To assist in the General Manager in the development of capital replacement programmes for plant, equipment and fabric in line with technological developments and PPM best practice
• Take part in the management out of hours, on-call roster
• To fulfil Health & Safety responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's Health & Safety Policy Statement, Manual and Safe Systems of Work
  
  

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• Proven background in Facilities Management
• A proven track record working in Healthcare
• Strong Commercial awareness
• Previous experience with PFI
• CDM
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate.
• Must be able to work with all stakeholders and operational staff, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment
  
  

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.