The core function of this job is to make sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. You will be responsible for ensuring that facilities are legally compliant, meeting the health and safety, environmental and security regulations and standards applicable to them. As a key member of the Estates Team, you will focus on occupational health and safety of properties occupied by Forestry England whilst also assisting with the let portfolio. Reporting to the districts Building Surveyor you will be responsible for completing and overseeing building compliance tasks, to ensure buildings within the District are safe, efficient and operating as intended. As the Facilities and Compliance Officer you will be the vital link between site teams of operational, administrative and office staff and the Estates team.
You will be responsible for and expected to lead hard FM services i.e. fire safety, hot and cold water systems, gas and plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, asbestos management, lifting equipment, powered doors and access control etc. You may also be required to contribute and at times lead soft FM services for example cleaning, pest control and grounds maintenance contracts. Alongside this you will lead Forestry Englands occupational and built estate procedures including fire safety checks, building inspection reports, security risk assessments and oversight of security controls / equipment. On completion of routine tasks, the role will be expected to implement or help implement corrective actions such as minor repairs or changes to occupational procedures or protocols. Larger issues of maintenance or non-compliance will be escalated up to Estates colleagues and senior managers.
You will need to use your initiative and work under your own direction within set parameters. This is not a desk based role, and you will be expected to travel around the North District to carry out your work. In doing so you will support site-based teams and coordinate visits with contractors to pick up other small works as needed.
It will be vital to build a network of contacts, have clear communication processes and be well organised. You will need to manage your own time, completing the routine tasks that you are assigned, and manage contractors where they are contracted to do tasks or repairs. You will also need to provide instruction and guidance to site teams where tasks fall to them.
