Senior Warehouse, Property & Facilities Manager

Company Description

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research.

We are home to over 14,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

The Real Estate team operates at the very heart of our corporate brand and is responsible for the overall management of Informa’s real estate under Global Support. The group property portfolio currently comprises c200 leases in c35 countries extending to c1,500,000sf with a combined headcount of >13,000. Informa has a diverse range of real estate globally, including leased office space, land, freehold properties, co-working space, warehouse and storage facilities. The majority of the portfolio comprises leased office spaces supporting the operating divisions of the business.  

Job Description

This role is based in our Fort Lauderdale office full-time.

The Property & Facilities Manager will oversee the operation & maintenance of Informa’s Ft. Lauderdale warehouse, which comprises 200,000sf and is used primarily to support FLIBS – Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. 

This role ensures the safety, functionality, and compliance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety, and security systems, while managing internal stakeholders and contractors. The manager will coordinate building maintenance, landscaping, and warehouse operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to quality standards, and in alignment with corporate guidelines.

Working closely with Informa’s Head of Project Delivery, the role is likely to include supporting internal alterations and construction works aimed at expanding the office content within the warehouse building. Potential comprising the construction of a new two-story office structure within the existing warehouse frame.

In addition to the Ft. Lauderdale warehouse, additional responsibilities could include management oversight of other Informa facilities at 1650 SE 17th Street & Coastguards Building, 601 Seabreeze Blvd.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety: Ensure the physical safety of colleagues by maintaining critical MEP systems and life safety systems.
• Compliance: Ensure all building services are maintained to local code and requirements. 
• Functionality: Ensure all technical systems run efficiently, which is crucial for a productive warehouse and office environment.   
• Mechanical and Electrical (M&E): Maintenance and repair of electrical systems, mechanical systems, primary heating / cooling plant, chillers, boilers, lighting, and general electrical & mechanical equipment.
• HVAC: Ensuring the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are functional to maintain a comfortable and healthy environment.
• Plumbing and Heating: Managing and maintaining water, gas, and heating systems.
• Fire Safety: Overseeing and maintaining fire life safety systems including alarms, sprinklers, and specialist systems.
• Building Maintenance: Performing or coordinating fabric repairs and maintenance of the warehouse and surrounding external areas.
• Security Systems: Maintaining physical security infrastructure, such as access control system, CCTV, intruder alarms, etc.
• Landscaping: Maintenance of any planting, grass, and external landscaping grounds
• Soft services – office suite / cleaning/welfare/etc.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 5-10 years of experience in facilities management
• Working with SFG 20 or equivalent approved codes of practice
• Familiar with local code and state regulatory requirements for hard services
• Knowledge and experience of OSHA requirements 
• Contractor management, permits, COSHH, risk assessments, method statements, etc.
• Use of CAFM, AutoCAD, H&S software and other FM related software
• Experience in a warehouse or industrial working environment preferred
• Basic H&S knowledge and understanding (IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Good communication, p