Interim Director of Facilities jobs

Overview
Here at FI Real Estate Management we are looking for a Head of Commercial to join our team in a full time and permanent basis. As the Head of Commercial you will be responsible for all technical and commercial aspects within our core process map. The responsibilities include working closely with the Designer to ensure alignment between the Design and the Cost on multiple CAT A & B office fit out projects, during the bidding and pre-construction periods. Success will be measured by the cost saved within Landlord works, and profit made within tenant direct projects. The Head of Commercial will also be responsible for the management of the commercial team, inclusive of all estimators, surveyors and assistant surveyors.

Why choose FI Property Group?

Do you want to join one of the UK’s most established names in commercial property and asset management? Then look no further…

With decades of experience in the industry, the group is growing from strength to strength and has a real presence in the commercial and industrial property market. People are in the heart of everything we do and we understand that our talented workforce is at the core of our achievements. We are looking for ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking a rewarding career.

To anyone who joins us we provide opportunities to develop and the benefit of being trained and supported by an experienced team.

With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline, we’re constantly growing and are actively seeking driven individuals to join our team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Check that designers have engaged with Building Control and Statutory requirements are met
• Deal with all aspects of tender submissions
• To produce Pre-construction Programme
• To develop specification
• Be able to work on / cost multiple projects at any given time
• Control design to meet budget restraints
• Attend initial Win room and subsequent internal strategy meetings
• Arrange collateral material for pitch
• Attend commercial meetings after appointment to agree strategy to maximise margin
• Attend client meetings as necessary

Health and Safety

• Work with the project managers to ensure compliance with all statutory Health and Safety requirements
• Ensure H&S standards are being met throughout the build programme

Programme

• Programming of works produce pre-construction programmes
• Controlling/reporting weekly
• Produce outstanding works/ finishes schedule/ micro programming
• Monitor subcontractors' performance - end of project review

Financial

• Develop budget to detailed costings
• Produce 80/20 cost (min quoted back-to-back, 20% estimated)
• Ability to be abte to value engneer
• Carry out tender analysis of received quotations from contractors so can be compared 'like for like'
• Ensure quotes are uploaded the subcontractors quotes folder on the server
• Meet minimum margin and profit requirements at time of adjudication
• Raise pre-contract orders and main packages no exclusive to Mechanical, Electrical, Bespoke Joinery
• Have a clear understanding of trade rates
• Minimise provisional sums
• Cash flow out project over build programme in line with agreed payment terms
• Obtain multiple quotes for each package

Admin

• Organise, chair and minute weekly subcontractor/ client meetings
• Organise, chair and minute weekly client meetings
• Be able to communicate with construction teams/ client teems/ landlord teams
• High standards of verbal and written communication
• O&M documentation/ Completion i.e. review, sign off and certification of works completed
• Maintain a clear audit trail on all aspects of the build - manage client expectations throughout
• Organised with filing (both hard and soft)

Contract & Construction Law

• Complete contract particulars and prepare draft contract for review
• Protect the company's contractual position with both client and subcontractors during contract negotiations.
• Have a good understanding ot standard contract terms JCT 2016 etc.
• Deal with all contractual issues
• Produce contract pack

Design & Technical

• Understand/interpret technical & detailed drawings
• Understand how main aspects of building regulations and design, cost and specification are aligned
• Issue full drawings/spec/finishes/programme to contractors so they are fully aligned

All sustainability aspects of the project — if required

Company Benefits

• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay (after probation)
• Company Events
• Aviva Healthcare Insurance (after probation)
• Company Pension
• Referral Bonus
• Discretionary Holiday Buy Scheme (after probation)
• Free on site parking

We value motivated professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a dynamic environment where every day offers new opportunities for growth and success. If this role aligns with you aspirations then click 'Apply' and send us your up to date CV.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that everyone has a fair and equal opportunity throughout the process.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience in Commercial Fit Outs within a similar setting?
• Do you have experience within a similar role?
• Please confirm your postcode.
• Are you happy to travel to other sites within the portfolio when required?

Location:

• Chorley, Lancashire (preferred)

Work Location: In person