[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Principle Objective :

Reporting to the Head of Property, the Head of Building Services will be responsible for providing in-house professional surveying, design & project management services to Group companies, whilst also liaising & supporting the facility management team with planned maintenance and major repairs.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Membership of SCSI, RICS, CIOB or other equivalent qualification is desirable.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills & knowledge of Autocad is essential

• Strong organisational & administration ability is also essential

• Knowledge and experience of contract forms & tendering, contract administration & the construction process.

• Ability to schedule and monitor work on a range of large & small projects, and being able to bring these from inception through to completion.

• Advise colleagues around repair, maintenance & facility management services.

• Negotiate costs & external professional fees, track expenditure, produce regular progress reports

• Good understanding of Facilities Management requirements and compliance standards

• Ability to work on own initiative though with the mutual support of your Property team colleagues.

Key Responsibilities :

• Cross functional collaboration with the retail & trade Operations teams to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives

• Prepare & implement action plans through allocating resources, timeframes and budgets

• Delegate and work with direct reports

• Prepare detailed procurement enquiry & tender documents

• Coordination and supervision of contractors as appropriate

• Liaise with other Property team members to ensure statutory compliance with current Planning, Building Control/BCAR and Health & Safety regulations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Essential Competencies :

• Have the ability to develop and maintain trusting & open collaborative relationships with Colleagues.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills

• Be adaptable & flexible to cope with an evolving role

• Have creative & independent ideas

• Be innovative and forward thinking

• Bring a positive and enthusiastic approach to the role

• Be tactful, trustworthy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Contact details for applicants:

sean.savicic@chadwicks.ie

https://www.chadwicksgroup-careers.ie/job/head-of-building-services-ashfield[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]