Leon K.
Facilities Manager @Greystar
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WORK HISTORY
Facilities Manager @Greystar
Sutton, GB
Leadership: Spearheaded a diverse team of skilled maintenance technicians and experienced housekeepers, meticulously overseeing building services. Achieving award-winning status with a strong focus on leadership, collaboration, and excellence. Key responsibilities include fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement and support for team members.Financial Management and Contract Control: Executed precise control over repairs, maintenance, and service contracts for two buildings, skilfully managing budgets totalling approximately 600K and a Capex Budget of 800K to ensure optimal fiscal responsibility.Strategic Maintenance Planning: Devised and executed a strategic plan for preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, optimizing cost-efficiency through meticulously negotiated contracts with the procurement team.Occupier Relations and Issue Resolution: Delegated day-to-day operations and demonstrated a proactive approach in investigating and promptly resolving issues to ensure occupier satisfaction.Facilities Management Expertise: Demonstrated comprehensive expertise in managing diverse facilities in a BTR building.Defect Resolution: Leading the project management of large-scale fire safety initiatives for enhanced safety protocols and general building defects.Procurement: Key responsibilities include collaborating with procurement teams to source high-quality, cost-effective services and materials, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals and compliance standards. This involves aligning and refining operational processes.Health and Safety Compliance Improvement: Successfully elevated (H&S) compliance from 35% to a remarkable 100% in the first year and maintained a 100% record in years 2,3 & 4.Talent Acquisition and Turnover Management: Led the recruitment, hiring, and comprehensive training of facilities employees, playing a pivotal role in effective turnover management for a portfolio of 294 apartments.
EDUCATION
Ernest Bevin Academy
GCSEs
ABOUT LEON K.
With 19 years of experience in the facilities sector, I have continuously developed my knowledge and expertise by adapting to the evolving demands of the industry.My experience has broadened my skills across facilities management, fire safety, health and safety, and budgetary management. In my current role as a Facilities Manager at Greystar, I have played a key role in supporting Building Safety Regulator (BSR) applications and Requests for Information (RFIs), assisting building safety risk assessments, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across complex projects.I have led and supported major remediation projects, including balcony and fire door remediation works, as well as temporary fit-outs. In addition, I am responsible for budget planning and management of large-scale capital expenditure projects within my P&L, ranging from £200K to £2 million.I hold professional memberships with both the IWFM and IFSM and am a strong advocate for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), ensuring my knowledge remains current in line with constantly evolving regulations and industry guidance.My facilities management experience spans a variety of environments. As a people manager, I have led an award-winning FM team within my organisation, providing leadership and support both to my direct reports and to wider operational teams. The nature of the FM role requires adaptability, and no two days are ever the same—currently, approximately 50% of my role focuses on fire safety within a High-Risk Building.I take great pride in my work, am passionate about what I do, and strive to learn something new every day.
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