Chess Kiernan

Office Estate Strategy Manager @BT Group

Manchester, GB

Managing a team of property professionals who ensure that the property requirements of the business are proactively met to reach maximum efficiency within the business- Managing teams delivering activities in the following functions; Facilities Management (Repair, Maintenance and Cleaning), Health and Safety, Security, Energy and Sustainability, Capital Improvements and Expense Management, via internal partner organisations or vendors (outsourced relationships)- Execute strategic decisions through analysing and planning investments and long-term optimisation to enable the achievement of the overall property strategy to deliver property related projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner- Coordinate activities supporting key property projects (i.e. expansion, fit out and uplift) from concept to implementation, including business case computation, vendors management, budget management and authorisation of the works- Manage the delivery of facilities and designated employee services, including (but not limited to): operations and maintenance, energy management, janitorial, landscaping and exterior maintenance, building engineering, inventory management, space management, and occupant move coordination, furniture management, shipping and receiving, food and beverage, transportation, reception, and general office management, etc- Manage the operation of properties within BT\'s portfolio to optimise net operating income, capital budgets and use of property in accordance with business strategy- Manage internal and external negotiations at critical stakeholder levels, negotiates and maintains significant and critical lease contracts in cooperation with the Legal and Finance functions- Manage North East of England and Scotland estate and ensure an effective use of the space by permanent monitoring, allocation / reallocation of space considering business needs- Implement ways to improve working processes within the area of Property and Facilities Services.

The University of Sheffield

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Greenhead College

Philosophy and Religious Studies, Sociology, Art, English Language