We are recruiting for a Technical Services Manager (Facilities) to oversee the maintenance and compliance operations on a large scale prestigious estate in the Edinburgh area. The role is a permanent position paying between 60-70k plus package. The successful candidate will report into the Technical Director and ensure all building services and facilities operations are managed to a high standard, to oversee the supply chain and provide direct communication with multiple key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Be responsible for identifying and delivering commercially and operationally realistic, best practice, technical and operational solutions to site specific issues. The role will involve the design, delivery & implementation of site-specific improvement strategies in recognition of change management.
The Technical Services will also work very closely with the Estates and Operations Director in setting the maintenance strategy ensuring focus on the customer delivering a world class experience through the teams.
To work alongside specialist M&E and fabric contractors in identifying & delivering commercially & operationally realistic, best practice, technical & operational solutions to site specific issues. Areas covered may include statutory compliance, risk management, resource & capital management
To design, deliver, implement, maintain & evaluate, site improvement strategies to achieve optimum efficiency
Work with internal & external teams to deliver policies, projects & change management initiatives, ensuring compliance with all company & legislative requirements
Set, manage and report on all aspects of the Technical Services budgets in line with RICS codes and internal policies and procedures
Establish, implement, document and maintain site specific operating procedures and systems. Maintaining accurate records of technical installations and maintenance activities always. Ensure all planned and reactive works are delivered effectively and efficiently
Ensure that performance standards are clear and explicitly delivered by all team members and by 3rd party contractors ensuring professional standards are maintained
Contribute in the delivery of our vision, values, aims and objectives, ensuring that consistent best practice is adopted
Contract Management - organise and attend monthly meetings with associated service partners. Monitor performance and interpret the correct functioning of technical services.
Carry out random checks of critical plant operation and report via the correct platform and escalate where required Review Contractors reports, proposals and KPI's.
Undertake regular audits and inspections of all plant, related areas and equipment to ensure they are maintained, and statutory compliance is being completed within business and client expectations, ensuring all and any risks are managed in accordance with the requirements of our client and occupiers.
Review Planned Maintenance and reactive maintenance to ensure the risk to the building and occupiers' critical infrastructure is managed within acceptable limits maintaining the resilience at all times.
Arrange design meetings and attend pre-start meetings with tenants and contractor and attend witness test at end of each project
To manage the 10-year Life Cycle Management strategy
To manage the procurement/tender, delivery and contract process for all project works
To manage/monitor all project expenditure and budgets supported by the centres Business Support Team

Requirements:
Good understanding of property management
Proven experience in the management of maintenance contracts and supervision of contractors
Excellent report writing and communications skills are required and the ability to liaise professionally with clients and colleagues.
Excellent knowledge of current legislation to include statutory compliance, Health and Safety and Environmental legislation
Experience of managing a planned preventative management program, competitive tendering and ensuring value for money
Experience and knowledge of CAFM and Permit to Works systems
Knowledge of managing budgets and compiling reports and ensuring
Knowledge of processes such as the tender process, mobilisation and contractor management including KPIs
To play a key role in providing technical advice and guidance to the Asset Management and Property

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