•preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors;•project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors;•investigating availability and suitability of options for new premises;•calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;•planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives;•managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities;•directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, waste disposal and recycling;•ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation;•keeping staff safe;•planning best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising current premises;•checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;•coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility;•using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;•responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences