About the role

The Regional Facilities Manager will provide direct management and oversight of daily activities for the assigned Post sites for comprehensive engineering and facilities services, project management, budget, contractors, staff management, equipment and supplies as required under the contract between FCO and JLL. The position requires proactive management and engagement with senior staff and stakeholders to ensure facilities and property management services do not impact on client operations or events. As the on-site point of contact, this role will manage the local relationship with the client and work in collaboration with the client and key stakeholders to ensure needs and expectations are met. This role will implement building procedures and performance measures to ensure compliance with established processes and procedures, manage the site's budget, finance and accounting operations including coordination with vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance and delivery of quality work practices. The Regional Facilities Manager will provide guidance and oversight to Post Managers to support growth and development, drive performance excellence; and encourage adherence to health, safety and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

Oversee a team of staff and contractors to delivery services for the assigned sites to ensure site engineering and facility management services and programmes are delivered in accordance with contract specifications as agreed with the client

Responsible for technical and facilities' operations, ensuring all Critical Environment (CEM) requirements are met and all Planned Maintenance activities are completed in accordance with the scheduled maintenance program

Vendor management including implementing Post access control and security protocols and procedures for all sub-contractors delivering the Services

Work with the JLL Procurement Manager to ensure that contract procurement processes comply with Commonwealth procurement guidelines as well as JLL's best practice

Ensure vendors are licensed, insured, inducted and adhere to the Assigned Site's access and security controls delivering contractual services on time, within budget, safely and to British or Assigned Site (in country) applicable standards

Monitor the Contract performance measures and ensure they are maintained at all times

Undertaking annual property inspections for all Assigned Sites

Assume overall responsibility for site budgets, accounting and finance, contract services, purchasing of material, equipment & supplies and occupancy services

Ensure the safe working environment in compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards

Partner with account management team and client to develop, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plan

About you

University degree or professional qualification in engineering, real estate, or facility management or another relevant field

7 years' practical experience in property of facility management or related field in multiple countries across Asia Pacific

SCEM certification

Experience or demonstrated capability to work in a complex environment along with the management of remote sites

Detailed understanding of technical aspects of property (Computer Room Air-conditioning, Chiller system, Fire Protection system, Mechanical & Electrical system, BMS system, Access control systems)

Experience or demonstrated capability to work in a Diplomatic environment and management of remote sites, some of which may be in politically unstable countries

Experience in contract management, budget supervision, customer service and stakeholder management

Expertise in property management and demonstrated capacity to work in a complex environment along with the management of remote sites

Strong budget management and financial analysis skills

Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills (English & local language), and are an active listener