Description:
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 commercial asset based in Melbourne CBD
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 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?
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.