Facilities Manager @ Xylem

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Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;

2) a leading global water technology company.

Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. Xylem is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.

If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

Title: Facilities Manager (UK)

The Role:

The Facilities Manager is responsible for a broad range of Facilities management administrative, technical and support functions within the Operations department and in essence entails Leading and managing a portfolio of buildings support the specific portfolio and management of the properties day by day.

The Role includes overall responsibility, accountability and delivery on all departmental Facilities Management Key Performance Areas (Pillars) and includes but is not limited to screening and handling verbal and written correspondence and problem communications; Dealing with landlords and other stakeholders directly where necessary; analysing and determining the nature of complex emergency responses,

Providing Technical Guidance on solutions to operational works and problems, overseeing FM purchasing to procure goods and services in line with the relevant delegation of authority; handling maintenance and construction projects; processing and maintaining records, managing service contracts and service level agreements, researching and compiling status reports and other reports, maintaining projects and compliance schedules including the management of compliance including OHS, organizing & chairing meetings, handling personnel items, and providing assistance to staff & Portfolios; and performing other duties as assigned. Planning, organising, leading and control are therefore integral aspects of this daily routine.

Essential Duties/Principal responsibilities:

Inspecting a building and its operations to determine vital services, repairs and maintenance records
Support the site leads with any required work and or property issues
Managing building and system emergencies as they arise
Sourcing contractors and suppliers for repairs, maintenance, cleaning, renovations, waste disposal, security and IT systems
Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations, health and security standards and energy efficiency requirements
Develop a property portfolio to track maintenance schedules, remedial and major works, incl. lease date renewals.
Managing property budgets and accounts, including areas for cost savings
Developing building plans outlining strategies for improving efficiency and reducing costs and forecasting the facility’s future needs
Writing maintenance reports
Ensuring compliance with all safety and security protocols
Oversee tactical procurement of building contractors

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

Min 5 years in a similar facilities management role
Leadership skills to manage contractors and building suppliers
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation
Negotiation skills for negotiating contracts and for managing projects
The ability to set targets, deadlines and budgets
Qualifications in health and safety or facilities management
Sound problem-solving skills and a willingness to be available after-hours when required

Why Work at Xylem!

We offer you a creative and international environment where you get the opportunity to focus on your personal and professional development together with committed and helpful colleagues. Engage as a volunteer through Xylem´s business program for community initiatives Xylem Watermark: www.xylemwatermark.com.

Everyone’s equal value

We want people, regardless of skin color, age, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity, to feel at home, not just at Xylem, but everywhere in the world. For us, diversity, equality, and inclusion mean more than just a policy or a set of methods. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are fundamental parts of our corporate culture and a key to long-term growth.

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