Jacobs

Facilities Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: EST0004FF

      We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

      People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

      In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

      Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

      About the Opportunity

      Within our UK Real Estate Operations team (Facilities), we have an immediate requirement for a Facilities Manager for our London office. This role exposes you to the heart of the business, sitting at the forefront of our client-centric journey.

      We are looking for a fun, caring, and passionate individual to manage the Facilities needs of the London office, which covers welcoming guests and new employees, through to full compliance requirements of the office and networking with the Facility Leads across our UK network and part of a global team. This role is based in our London Bridge office, with the requirement being in the office 5 days per week. key responsibilities will be:

      • Managing office supplies, equipment, and facilities
      • Handling invoices, payments, and expenses
      • Maintaining records, files, and databases
      • Coordinating meetings and events
      • Managing the visitor system and booking requirements
      • Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
      • Onboarding new employees into the office
      • Addressing staff enquiries and concerns
      • Supporting business functions such as HR, HSE and Security
      • Maintaining a positive and productive work environment
      • Implementing and maintaining office systems and procedures
      • Ensuring smooth and efficient office operations
      • Monitoring and managing the office budget
      • Negotiating with vendors and suppliers
      • Implementing health and safety procedures

      Here's What You'll Need

      Key attributes for the role include, but are not limited to:

      • Good communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels of the business
      • Strong work ethic and proactivity, self-motivation, and initiative
      • Ability to positively deal with unexpected change
      • Work regime flexibility and accepting there are periods of increased working requirements
      • Patience, positivity, and resilience
      • Enjoys team camaraderie whilst also being able to work independently
      • Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and other relevant technologies
      • Accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks

      Previous Facilities or similar experience is desirable, but not essential. All grades and technical and professional backgrounds are considered.

      Our Culture

      Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

      We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

      We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

      If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

  • About the company

      We deliver impactful global solutions to create a more connected, sustainable world — from intelligence to infrastructure, cybersecurity to space exploration. Our 52,000 employees across 50 countries work every day, challenging the expectations of today to reinvent the way we’ll all live tomorrow.