Facilities Manager

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking a Facilities Manager that has technical background and experience in the electrical space to join our Auckland based Facilities Management team.

Job Description

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

With a reputation for excellence in providing service and support to our customers, Cushman & Wakefield is a market leader in Facility Management and Facilities Service delivery. We have a genuine commitment to continually strengthen client relationships and raise the bar in terms of customer service and delivery outcomes.

We are currently seeking a Facilities Manager that has technical background and experience in the electrical space to join our Auckland based Facilities Management team to manage an interesting diverse portfolio of a small national Commercial Office client and a more technical growing client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Building and maintaining positive and effective relationships with our client and maximising the potential revenue and margin aligned to the clients Master Services Agreement.
• Providing technical advice and solutions to a mission critical client along with providing innovative ideas to enhance their business operations.
• Working as part of a Facilities Management team to effectively and efficiently manage reactive / planned property maintenance including actively managing KPI including attendance and completion times.
• Management of subcontractors, and suppliers where required including liaising with internal Trade Services Divisions to deliver a broad scope of services and projects.
• Ensure all works are undertaken safely and consistent with Cushman & Wakefield and legislative safety requirements
• Proven track record of maintaining and preparing budgets and strong financial acumen

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

Our ideal person will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a Facilities Management role, ideally in an outsourced FM environment.

You must have a good understanding of commercial/industrial facilities maintenance, with preference of an electrical or trade background. Experience with critical environments would be advantageous.

You will directly engage with and manage a combination of self-delivery trades teams and key subcontractors, therefore people/vendor management experience is highly beneficial.

Cushman & Wakefield remuneration package which includes:

• Free Life Insurance
• Free Income replacement insurance
• Discounted Medical cover with Southern Cross
• Access to Marram Trust holiday / medical program
• Active social club

Who are we?

With a reputation for excellence in providing service and support to our customers, Cushman & Wakefield is a market leader in Facility Management and Facilities Service delivery. We have a genuine commitment to continually strengthen client relationships and raise the bar in terms of customer service and delivery outcomes.

Cushman & Wakefield are a leading Facility Management company in New Zealand, servicing a multitude of corporate and retail companies and government institutions, both regionally and nationwide.

Our Facilities Services division provides trade services to these clients, through our Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing and Carpentry departments. We were established in New Zealand in the 1940’s and are now one of the largest New Zealand commercial trades businesses, with over 200 trade staff and a significant network of subcontractors. As a growing, focused business we are always looking for the best trades’ people to join us.

Candidates must be eligible to work in New Zealand to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“We are taking our end of year break for the festive season between the 16th of Dec and the 9th of Jan and will respond to your application on our return. Please apply using the link”