Building Services Manager at the British High Commission

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Building Services Manager

Location: Abuja
Grade: B3 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Start Date: 1 December 2016
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:

• Manage the delivery of high quality, efficient and effective maintenance services across the estate ensuring compliance with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Health and Safety (H&S) requirements practices and procedures.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• In consultation with the Technical Works Supervisors manage the effective and efficient maintenance of the new office building in Abuja and all properties across the consolidated residential estate of some 110 plus units of accommodation.
• Ensure that all properties are maintained in accordance with health and safety requirements and are fully compliant with FCO Standards.
• Ensure that all primary estate equipment and systems, generators, water processing plants, pumps etc are kept in good order, inspected and maintained on a regular basis.
• Working with the Estate Manager manage a running programme of repair and refurbishment to ensure that all residential properties are properly prepared and ready for occupation.
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme across the estate.
• Manage the allocation of manitenance work and contracts to external providers ensuring value for money (VFM) through properly tendered and competitive contracts.
• Ensure the provision of all emergency call out services across the estate.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of UK building standards and Health & Safety systems
• Understanding of modern PPM methods and setting up these systems in a working building.
• Minimum of 5 years Experience of managing a team to deliver a quality service in a high pressure environment
• An effective communicator in English both verbally and in writing.
• An ability to think on their feet and be flexible in their approach to problem solving
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• A self starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision

Desirable qualifications and experience:

• Understanding of UK working practices including BS7671
• Familiar with Health and Safety Policy Documentation
• Relevant certificates or qualifications
• Good organisational and IT skills - capable of working quickly and accurately

Required competencies:

• Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Remuneration
Starting monthly salary - N 493 127

Other benefits and conditions of employment
Full time position, core working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
• Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits. 
• Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
• Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
• The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.