We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent experienced Facilities Manager (Hard Services) to join our Northampton Schools Account.
The salary will be dependent on experience.
The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week.
The Successful candidate will have the task of supervising the implementation of all robust services. Your role will involve ensuring the smooth functioning and exceptional standards of service excellence, aligned with the requirements of our Northampton Schools Account. Your expert leadership and specialised know-how will play a pivotal role in upholding essential assets. In this capacity, you will oversee a proficient team of four expert engineers comprising an Electrician, Mechanical Engineer, Plumber, and Fabric Operative
You will be responsible for:
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Lead the delivery of Technical Compliance & Hard FM functions, including M&E systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire safety systems, BMS, lifts, and building fabric.
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Planning and delivering PPM services to meet all contractual requirements.
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Effectively manage reactive maintenance, prioritising safety, business impact, and cost efficiency.
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Manage and assess performance direct report staff.
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Audit and maintain assets, in conjunction with asset & lifecycle management plan.
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Drive innovation to ensure best practice in technical compliance disciplines.
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Ensure remedial activities are conducted in-line with SLA’s where needed and continuous improvement is delivered.
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Manage all services and work closely with the finance team to manage budget targets for Hard Services.
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Oversee technical operations and ensure the efficient functioning of the CAFM system.
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Use CAFM data to drive performance improvements, analyse asset performance, and enhance service delivery.
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Guide and support Help Desk personnel in managing PPM schedules and engineer management.
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Appoint and manage a suitable sub-contractor supply chain, providing scopes and specifications for competitive tendering.
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Hold regular meetings with sub-contractors to promote Amey’s H&S commitments and drive performance.
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Ensure adherence to HSE regulations, British Standards, and industry-specific codes of practice.
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Appoint and manage Authorized Persons for high-risk works, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
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Ensure suitable RAMS are in place and monitored for all engineering activities.
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Complete and review risk assessments and method statements for all engineering activities.
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Ensure sub-contractor RAMS are reviewed and communicated before work commences.
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Lead on permit-to-work, method statement reviews, and safe systems of work.
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Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, including:
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Health & Safety at Work Act
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Electricity at Work Regulations
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Gas Safety Regulations
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LOLER, PUWER, F-Gas, Water Hygiene (L8)
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Fire Safety Order
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Ensure asset registers, O&M manuals, and technical documentation are accurate and up to date.
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The post holder will be expected to be qualified or be prepared to be trained to take on the role of responsible person for various disciplines.
We want to hear from you if you have:
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Extensive knowledge of Hard FM & Technical Compliance Delivery in critical services environment.
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A UK Recognised and relevant technical qualifications in Building Services or any other hard service disciplines is essential.
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Demonstrable experience of budgeting & managing complex Hard FM projects.
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Experience in contract service delivery, contractual KPI & SLA’s.
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Demonstrated experience in managing and developing a team.
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Good knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation implementation, adherence, mnitoring, auditing, and investigation.
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Strong individual who can work efficiently under pressure and to consistently achieve deadlines.
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Willing to support business-wide objectives & occasional travel to other Public Estates contracts in the UK (if required)
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Can drive business change, growth, and innovation within Hard Services.
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Communicate effectively and clearly on all responsibilities.
What we offer you
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
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Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
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Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
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Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
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Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
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Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
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Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planetare protected.
At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.
Who is Amey?
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We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
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Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
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Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
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We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.
To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We will also guarantee you an interview if you have a disability, as long as you are qualified for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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