The role

Responsible for directing the delivery of an effective and compliant facilities management service through in-house staff, suppliers and consultants, across hard and soft services, within a single complex and iconic building.

The site

5 Churchill Place is a 318,858 sq. ft. Grade A landmark office building which is arranged over twelve floors and prominently situated on the eastern side of the Canary Wharf Estate, which is just a short walk from the Elizabeth Line.

Responsibilities

•    Prepare, monitor and reconcile service charge budgets

•    Check and approve expenditure against service charge budgets

•    Provide best in class customer service to internal and external customer base

•    Maintain regular and effective communication with occupiers and the client

•    Line management of Technical Services Manager and Assistant Building Manager, ensuring all people related policies and procedures are followed

•    Maintain regular and effective communication with internal colleagues in Property Management, support functions and the wider Real Estate business

•    Monitor works conducted/service provided by suppliers

•    Audit and inspect supplier delivery

•    Measure and report supplier performance against agreed SLAs

•    Manage suppliers to ensure effective, safe and compliant delivery of all M&E related services, including: life safety systems, vertical transportation equipment and public health systems

•    Work effectively with a range of specialist consultants to deliver agreed outcomes

•    Procure goods and services, following procedures and policies

•    Develop, agree, and manage lifecycle replacement programmes and planned projects. Work closely with Technical Services Manager to actively monitor plant performance and identify ways to extend MEP/fabric lifecycle

•    Prepare accurate and comprehensive management reports and attend monthly management meetings with the client, Senior Facilities Manager and colleagues in Property Management

•    Ensure compliance with all current statutory legislation in respect of health and safety and the environment

•    Manage local environmental activities in order to meet statutory obligations and achieve/retain industry standards e.g. ISO14001 working with Sustainability Manager

•    Ensure compliance with all internal procedures and policies – e.g. Procurement, Finance, Compliance, HR

•    Identify and actively support sustainability initiatives, including targeting and monitoring, implementation of net zero initiatives, and associated reporting. Implement strategies for reducing energy consumption

•    Ensure security and emergency procedures are robust and adhered to at all times, taking an active role in the event of emergency situations

•    Undertake ambassadorial activities for BNPPRE

•    Take part in cross Property Management activities

Person specification

Qualifications/Key Skills

•    Degree or equivalent

•    Membership or Associate Membership of IWFM or RICS

•    National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health - accredited by NEBOSH

Experience

•    Client facing experience and stakeholder management

•    Previous experience in a similar role 

•    Understanding of commercial leases and a proven track record of fostering and developing client and occupier relationships

•    Good understanding of service charge budgets and accounting principles 

•    Management of in-house and supplier staff 

•    Management of supplier relationships 

•    Robust health and safety and environmental knowledge 

•    Good mechanical and electrical services knowledge

•    Excellent English language skills – both written and spoken

•    IT literate – MS Office at intermediate level and other relevant software (e.g. Meridian, Proactis, Snapshot, Tramps) at a level to undertake the role satisfactorily 

•    Experience of managing single site, multi tenanted environments 

•    Experience of managing a single-site environment in excess of 150,000 square feet and/or service charge budgets in excess of £2m 

We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:

•    Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, 25 days annual leave (depending on level) + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work 

•    Financial:  Pension, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice 

BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.