Interim Head of Estates, Facilities & Energy

Rutherford Cross is exclusively partnering with its public sector client to appoint an Interim Head of Estates for a 6-month period.

Main Duties:

• Develop and implement the Estates Strategy, advising on the strategic management of buildings and key estate-related investment decisions to ensure organisational estate objectives are achieved
• Lead major investment projects and oversee capital works programmes
• Ensure the effective management of Estates and Facilities services through the Facilities Manager and the Catering & Environmental Manager, ensuring the provision of a responsive, high-quality service
• Prepare and implement medium and long-term Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans in conjunction with the Facilities Manager to ensure effective planning, optimal use of resources, and the provision of a safe working environment
• Plan internal service provision or negotiate service contracts in conjunction with the Catering & Environmental Manager to ensure the effective delivery of catering and cleaning services through in-house or outsourced arrangements
• Develop a range of KPIs for each service area following consultation with stakeholders, and monitor performance against these measures to ensure effective service delivery
• Monitor and report on all Estates and Facilities expenditure, including capital projects and minor works, ensuring sound financial management within approved budget constraints
• Lead the delivery of environmental sustainability initiatives to achieve agreed carbon reduction and sustainability targets
• Lead the communication of estate developments to users and ensure appropriate project planning is undertaken for major projects and minor works to support effective project delivery
• Ensure statutory health and safety obligations are met and actively promote a healthy and safe working environment
• Define and implement Estates and Facilities policies and procedures, ensuring effective controls and compliance within all estate-related activities

For more information on the role, please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.