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Main purpose of job
The job holder will lead a large and diverse team of technicians from various disciplines in delivering a safe, fit-for-purpose and efficient Estate that meets Health and Safety compliance standards of the UK. They will collaborate with the Deputy Estates Manager – Accommodation in project delivery and day-to-day running of the Estate.
They’ll use their experience in contstruction, facilities management and/or health and safety in delivering a programme of works to keep the High Commission, its offices and residential Estate maintained to high health and safety standards, escalating any major concerns to the Estates Manager for guidance. They will work with the UK Technical Works Supervisor’s (TWSs) and Senior Regional Technical Lead (SRTL) to ensure UK compliance standards are achieved across the Estate.
They will be responsible for supplier management of numerous goods and services related to technical works, and positively contribute to a cost reduction strategy within Estate team programmes and budgets to achieve further efficiences in the Technical Works Group.
They will deliver high standards of customer service (in person and in written form) and be responsive to customer requests in a concise, clear and empathetic way.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Demonstrable work experience in Construction or Facilities Management or Health & Safety
- Supplier management and following procurement processes
- Finance/accounting experience
- Direct line management and managing a large team experience
- Clean driving record with valid Kenyan driving license (must pass a BHC drivers test during interview phase)
- Language requirements: Proficient in English and Kiswahili
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Project Management Experience
- Customer engagement
- NEBOSH Certificate
- Degree, Diploma or certificate in Construction or Facilities Management or Health & Safety
- Health & Safety training to UK standards
