SMBC
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council was created back in 1974, to administer the newly formed Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell, in the West Midlands. Managing a portfolio of 100 properties across the West Midlands, I was responsible for the smooth transition during staff relocations, conscious of budgets I successfully managed all lease negotiations and hard/soft services across these sites.
SERVICES
Reporting into the property director
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Facilities Management
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Project Management
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Space Utilisation and Move Management
OUTCOMES
Management of hard and soft services across a portfolio of 100 government buildings and 2 million sq ft Including Grade 2 listed properties.​
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Project managing building works, dealing with lease negotiations, space planning, tendering and fit out.
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Managing all contractor/client liaison and budget management.
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Preparing business plans for new development and tendering for works.
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Responsible for the staff relocations and facilities across the portfolio, to prepare project plans and mobilise contracts, this also included the production of CAD drawings.
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To assist FM department in achieving compliance throughout estate.