Premises / Site Manager

June 3, 2021 | Comments Off on Premises / Site Manager

Premises / Site Manager

Location: Bexleyheath Academy

Business Area: Facilities Management PFI - Bexley Schools

Contract: Permanent, full time


Facilities Management where people come first.


The Kier Facilities Management team offers an incredibly wide range of innovative management and maintenance solutions, right across the UK - from the RAF Duxford base that welcomes over 20,000 visitors a year, to local fire stations that help protect millions of people. We're a crucial part of Kier Places, providing hard and soft facilities management to hundreds of Government department sites and public buildings - offering you a role that will challenge and reward you, every single day.

Kier Places are recruiting now for a Premises / Site Manager to manage and deliver FM services to the school site and associated users, on our contract with Bexley Schools, on the Bexleyheath Academy site.


Key Responsibilities

In this exciting role as a Premises / Site Manager, you will coordinate the provision of planned and reactive maintenance across the site, supervising the onsite team and ensuring the work requirements are aligned to the needs of the contract. You'll also provide training support to the onsite FM team and have a visible presence on the school site to react to any incident or school management request.


What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a Facilities, PFI, or Property discipline, with a solid understanding of health and safety legislation. You'll also have a good understanding of the FM service, the demands of the client, and will have developed positive working relationships with schools, staff and governors. You'll also lead by example, understand the contractual laws and understand the distinction between a customer and contractual requirements.


What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan), together with additional valuable benefits such as:

  • One professional membership fee reimbursement
  • Free Life Assurance + option for extra self-cover or for your partner
  • Critical Illness, Dental, Personal Accident, and Travel Insurance options
  • Health care cash plan
  • 24/7 Virtual GP Service, Wellbeing, and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers, including restaurants, travel providers, and supermarkets
  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing


Pre-employment checks


It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.


Make the journey. Leave a legacy.


Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.


Kier is an inclusive employer.


Closing Date: 3rd July 2021


Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.


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