Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Ultimo

Location: Ultimo, NSW
Company: BGIS, Utilities Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract until 20 June 2027 (with possible extension or permanency), On-Site
Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 + Superannuation

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the successful management of a major utilities organisation's head office in Sydney's inner city. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will work collaboratively with both client and BGIS teams to deliver exceptional facilities management services, meet contractual obligations, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.

As this role is embedded within the client's site, it is highly client facing and plays an important part in maintaining a positive, professional, and responsive service experience. You will also provide additional support services including front-of-house assistance and fire warden duties.

The ideal candidate will be organised, personable, and customer focused, with strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a genuine commitment to delivering quality outcomes in a busy, people-facing environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance including budgeting, invoicing, payments, and debtor management in line with agreed targets.
• Manage contract delivery, ensuring KPIs are met and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers in line with contract requirements.
• Manage responsive work orders, ensuring correct allocation, quoting, and compliance with BGIS Procurement Policy.
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities as a site subject matter expert, ensuring statutory and contractual compliance.
• Conduct regular building inspections, asset condition assessments, and vendor escorting.
• Manage Annual Fire Safety Statements, including vendor coordination, PPM delivery, and certification.
• Oversee building sustainability initiatives, including NABERS rating requirements and performance targets.
• Coordinate the operation, maintenance, and compliance of adjoining substation infrastructure.
• Build positive client relationships through exceptional service delivery, reporting, and open communication.
• Perform fire warden duties and provide front-of-house support as required.
• Support and mentor team members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with BGIS's HSEQ Management System and participate in safety and risk initiatives. 

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering integrated Facilities Management, Property Management, or related services.
• Experience managing maintenance activities, subcontractor procurement, and service delivery.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, invoicing, and contract financial management.
• Experience with QA, WHS, and environmental systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and CMMS platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience in collaborative or alliance contracting and legislative maintenance requirements.
• Experience with sustainability, ESD, energy, or NABERS initiatives.
• Trade qualification (Mechanical/Electrical) and Post Trade qualification (Engineering Certificate/Associate Diploma).
• Experience within corporate head office, utilities, or client-facing environments.
• Fire Warden training or willingness to obtain.

Workplace Flexibility

This is a 100% on-site position based at the client's head office in Ultimo, conveniently located close to public transport and local amenities. As a highly client facing role embedded within the client's site, you'll play a key part in delivering a positive and responsive service experience each day. 

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:

✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.
✔ Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations.
✔ Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive, skilled, and engaging Facilities Management professional looking to join a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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