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Senior Facilities Manager - Life Sciences Account
High Wycombe - UK
As a senior-level professional, you'll oversee the integral delivery of IFM services on a major site or group of sites across within a country. In doing so you will optimize operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operations teams, vendors, landlords, and J&J personnel. If you're an experienced facilities management leader with office and manufacturing expertise looking for a role that offers growth, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across a diverse property portfolio, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Some of your day as a Senior Facilities Manager:
Manage all Soft Services within the facilities, ensuring compliant and satisfactory delivery of cleaning, catering, pest control, landscaping, reception, mail & logistics, workplace and occupancy management and light duty maintenance services across the buildings within your scope. Where relevant, making sure the GxP rules are being adhered to.
Manage assigned assets within the facilities, ensuring a safe, productive, and professional work environment across assigned building systems that could include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, janitorial, and grounds
Maintain and enhance preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures, maximize operational efficiency, and prevent unplanned downtime through proper servicing
Utilize CMMS systems to schedule, track, and manage work orders while ensuring timely maintenance and issue resolution
Perform repair/replace analytics and decision-making for building infrastructure and mechanical systems, analysing maintenance outliers to determine root causes and direct appropriate action
Prepare, submit, and manage facility budgets aligned with organizational goals, tracking variances, capital budgets, R&M spend, and G&A expenditures while overseeing procurement of supplies and equipment
Identify, qualify, select, and develop national/regional vendors for repairs and scheduled maintenance programs while growing and managing contractor relationships
Monitor vendor performance and manage warranties and compliance of work performed, understanding all contracts to ensure delivery of services as agreed upon
On request, lead and coordinate facility renovation projects with minimal disruption to production processes and act as a field contact for problem resolution with landlords or property managers
Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives and required local, state, and federal laws/regulations while developing safety protocols and partnering with QA and EH&S for regulatory compliance. Make sure both internal and outsourced staff are properly trained and SOPs are being followed.
Lead and develop a team of Facility Management professionals, building actionable career development plans and participating in compensation planning processes
Build and maintain effective relationships with third-party owners, landlords, IT, HR, and other departments while providing consistent communication to national/regional leadership on all projects
Who should apply?
Required
Experience managing manufacturing and office facilities in a senior-level role
Demonstrated experience managing improvement projects and maintenance programs
Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation
Advanced knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements, and CMMS implementation/utilization
Proficient in budget management, financial analysis, and standard business/accounting practices
Experience with Excel, facility management software systems, and project management capabilities
Our Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
At JLL, we're committed to building a better tomorrow. As a Senior Facilities Manager, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our global sustainability initiatives, helping to reduce environmental impacts across our managed properties. You'll also leverage our innovative technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize building performance and enhance occupant experiences.
Growth and Development
As part of the JLL family, you'll benefit from our global reach while working within a supportive local team. We invest in our people through comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear career progression pathways. Our collaborative culture encourages knowledge sharing across our global network, giving you access to best practices and expertise from around the world.
Location:
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