Facilities Manager

1 month ago

Yarraville, Australia Knight Frank Full time

About us: 

At Knight Frank we’re passionate about property, but it takes more than passion to make us the world’s most successful privately-owned property agency and consultancy. 

With a 125-year heritage, we are part of a global property powerhouse dedicated to providing our clients the best advice across commercial and residential property transactional and advisory services. 

Knight Frank is a place where you can bring your whole self to work. That’s what makes us a diverse collection of experts, problem solvers and innovators. Our purpose is to empower and encourage our people to think differently about how we can make a positive impact as a firm. 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth.
  • A generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months
  • Birthday leave
  • Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day
  • Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and or mental wellbeing
  • A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year so you can take that extra break with family or friends
  • We applaud your need to give back to the community and give you 2 paid volunteer days each year to support one of our-affiliated charities
  • Our reward platform “The Vault” which gives you access to a great range of discounts at popular retailers and supermarkets as well as lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts
  • Because life can throw the unexpected at us, we help subsidise private health insurance excess, if you or an immediate family member requires hospitalisation
  • Plus, so much more

The role: 

Reporting to a Senior Facilities Manager and working alongside an Asset Management team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management & maintenance of a portfolio of commercial assets based on-site in Melbourne. 

No days are the same as a Facilities Manager in real estate. From building key tenant & client relationships to working closely with contractors to ensure smooth operation of your site. 

Key responsibilities:

  • Be the primary contact for technical and maintenance advice, supporting your Property Manager and client.
  • Day-to-day building management including operations & compliance matters.
  • Provide recommendations to the clients and Property Manager to improve efficiencies on maintenance and operational issues.
  • Ensure a high level of quality control of all contractors.
  • Play a key role in driving the asset’s sustainability performance.
  • Conduct regular inspections of the entire building, including all common areas and plant rooms.
  • Develop, implement and maintain Risk Management procedures in accordance with National and State regulations and Client’s requirements.

Who are we looking for?

Join a team where the uniqueness of our people is celebrated, contribution is rewarded, and voices are respected and heard. A place where everyone has the chance to perform at their best.

  • Relevant experience in Industrial/Commercial Facilities Management or experience coming from a Trades’ background.
  • Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical engineering or plumbing (desirable not essential)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • A high level of financial aptitude, computer literacy, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and relationship development skills
  • Knowledge of facilities management operations, industry best practice, building codes and legislative requirements relating to facilities management
  • Comfortable in performing with minimal supervision and able to manage conflicting priorities.

Not the perfect fit?

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis. We actively encourage you to apply for roles that suit your background and skillset. You might have something we didn’t realise we needed

Please note, if you are successful in securing a role, you will be subject to police checks as part of our standard recruitment process.

Applicants with Australian working rights need only apply. No Agencies please.

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