Facilities Manager

Are you an experienced and dynamic Facilities Manager looking for an opportunity to lead operations across prestigious sites in Scotland? We are recruiting for a client seeking a dedicated professional to oversee facilities across Edinburgh and Glasgow, with the primary base in Edinburgh. Travel costs between sites will be covered, but this role is rooted in Edinburgh's vibrant landscape., As Facilities Manager, you will play a vital role in overseeing the delivery of both hard and soft FM services, ensuring compliance, performance, and operational excellence. Your leadership will be key to driving seamless service delivery, maintaining high standards, and creating an exceptional workplace environment.

This role also offers a unique opportunity to support the relocation of two offices to newly designed spaces, allowing you to shape their future operations while implementing innovative FM solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence: Manage day-to-day operations across the Edinburgh and Glasgow sites, ensuring all FM services meet client expectations and contractual obligations.

Team Leadership: Lead and develop site-based teams to deliver exceptional results, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Compliance & Safety: Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and company accreditations (ISO:9001, 14001, and OHSAS:18001).

Client Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for the client, building and maintaining strong relationships through responsiveness, innovation, and quality service.

Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, team meetings, and training to align team efforts with strategic goals.

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement plans to ensure the contract remains profitable while meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).

Reporting: Provide timely, detailed reports to senior management, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.

Proven Expertise: Significant experience in facilities management, ideally within high-profile, customer-facing environments.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to inspire and manage teams, driving a high-performance culture.

Technical Knowledge: Experience with Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) responsibilities, supported by relevant qualifications (NEBOSH or equivalent preferred).

Strong Organisational Skills: Exceptional time management and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

IT Proficiency: Competence in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience in generating detailed reports.

Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to compliance, safety, and service delivery.