Lidl Careers – Facilities Team Manager

Job Description:

Our Facilities Department is now seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised Team Manager to be part of the wider Store Equipment team and head up their Facilities team.

This fast-paced role offers an excellent opportunity to hit the ground running, working on some exciting projects from the get-go. You will be responsible for managing two direct employees while working on strategic and tactical projects with high level of autonomy and leadership, as well as with high level of exposure to Lidl GB Board of Directors. It is an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Management team to maintain and service our growing store portfolio.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a team of project managers and administrators’ tasks with delivering effective Facilities Management of the Lidl property portfolio (800+ stores and 13 warehouses).
• Managing end-to-end strategic Costs & Energy Facilities Management projects at national level
• Ensure all premises comply with current legislation and corporate standards.
• Ensuring legal and operational compliance, through the implementation of Statutory testing and Due Diligence
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the Procurement team to ensure the selection and appointment of external vendors, including running and participating in the negotiation / tendering of contracts, to ensure cost effective supply of all goods and services.
• Manage and monitor external suppliers and contractors’ performance and analyse on-going expenditure costs / savings
• Work with our regions and regional Facilities Management Consultants across the UK to work on Service Specification, Performance
• Management Models and Cost Benchmarking
• Developing and presenting concepts up to Board level
• Responsible for recruitment, personnel management and development of the team

Job Requirements:

• Team management experience is essential
• Extensive Energy / Sustainability experience is essential
• Degree educated (BSc/ MSc) in a technical discipline OR significant experience relating in FM
• Very good commercial acumen (Budget Planning, Cost Tracking, Cost Awareness)
• Tendering experience with major National contracts
• Must have strong Facilities or Estate Management experience ideally from a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with suppliers, contract management and tendering
• Excellent organisation and project management skills with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within tight deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience of presenting to senior management
  Proactive, motivated and driven
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Power point and Excel
• Full valid driving license
• Willingness to travel up to 30% with the occasional overnight stay
• German language, desirable but not essential

Job Details:

Company:  Lidl

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Brighton, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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