Facilities Manager – North America

At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.

If you are a Facilities Management professional ready to be a part of a dynamic and growing organisation then read on..

So, what will you be doing?

In this role, your key accountabilities will be as follows:

• To ensure that Drax North America office portfolio is managed and supported in an efficient and timely manner and in a condition appropriate to their use. This includes overseeing any planned programme of construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects and managing the performance of multi-disciplinary FM service partners delivering Hard & Soft FM services.
• To ensure that FM budgets are managed and controlled in strict accordance with financial policies and procedures and that payments are processed for suppliers in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure that all Office Service Equipment and contracts are managed effectively and efficiently to provide a customer focused service.
• Lead, inspire and motivate Facilities Resource with a view to driving a high performing team.
• Deliver and support on Group HSE Objectives with a view to ensuring Health and Safety obligations are met.
• Supporting Group Security strategy, management and operations for Drax North American, with a view to ensuring the site is kept secure and Company is safeguarded.
• Support and deliver on Group Carbon Strategy by collating information on utility and waste usage to feed into Group audit and score card results.
• Drive Group Crisis Management Plans & Objectives through supporting staff to enable remote and flexible working in order to achieve the smooth running of the business.

Candidates’ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience within a facilities or project management role
• NEBOSH or IOSH Certified (or North American equivalent) is preferred
• Experience of AutoCAD and Microsoft Applications is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills including good written and verbal communication
• Ability to remain calm and professional whilst ensuring projects and tasks are delivered on time.
• Communicates and influences effectively at all levels, including key internal stakeholders

What’s it like to work at Drax?

If you like a fast-paced, changing environment, come be part of a great team!

At Drax, we’re at our best when we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us. We are open to discussing hybrid working so you can be where you need to be.

We’re passionate about our role in providing a supply of stable, renewable energy and if you want to play your part, then why not apply today?

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How You Need to Act:

• We care about what matters – we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us
• We’re a can-do kind of place – we’re empowered and encouraged to make informed decisions, take action and do the right thing
• We see things differently – we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working
• We listen carefully – we make sure that people feel genuinely heard, acknowledged and that what they say matters
• We do what we say we’ll do – we’re proactive, committed and reliable –and trust others to be the same