Assistant Director, Facilities Operations & Safety, Estates - 3357

Our client is actively searching for an  Assistant Director,  Facilities Operations & Safety , Estates to join their team!

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The Assistant Director, Estates (Facilities Operations & Safety) is responsible for managing and maintain facilities operations for campus facilities; and oversee and manage safety operations.

The responsibilities of this role are:

1. Campus Operations

• Oversee daily operation operations with the Facilities Management (FM) operations team
• Conduct regular onsite checks to ensure operational readiness and safety of campus and ensure service deliverables by respective vendors, inclusive of safety inspections and services audits
• Manage procurement, tenders, contracts, and system maintenance
• Follow up on recommended actions arising from incidents (including safety) 
• Ensure adherence to legislative and safety requirements
• Represents the FM operations team to on discussions for key events/ users’ dialogues

2. Process Improvement

• Review and approve policies and procedures
• Review and support/ approve operations strategies; and provide technical advice on facilities system and recommend improvements
• Explore the use of automation

3. Budgeting & Procurement 

• Provide financial forecasts and projections to support decision making for various initiatives
• Provide campus operations budget forecasts relating to facilities operations services
• Involve in various procurement of the required services and goods in accordance with organisational policies

4. Stakeholder Management & Leadership 

• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Build collaborative relationships amongst the FM team and vendors and provide guidance and support on opereations matters

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Facilities Management or related field
• Minimum 15 years of relevant and proven experience in facility management and/or building maintenance
• Minimum of 7 years of managerial responsibilities and experience
• Familiar with local regulatory requirements related to workplace safety and health

• Candidates with FSM, GMM, GMFM, SCEM, Safety Coordinator/Supervisor/Officer, LEW (electrician or technician grade) and/or Master's Degree are preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Self-driven, resourceful and a team player
• Strong organisation and administrative skills
• Good analytical, communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to embrace, manage change and diversity in a fast-paced work environment to provide deliverables within short notice period