Facilities Manager
6 month contract
Hybrid
Glasgow
£175 per day
Harvey Nash's public sector client is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day management, maintenance, and health & safety operations of a busy office site. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, inclusive workplace and ensuring the building operates efficiently and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily facilities operations and oversee building maintenance activities.
- Work closely with contract maintenance providers and procurement teams.
- Conduct regular inspections, respond to maintenance requests, and prioritise tasks.
- Coordinate external contractors for repairs, upgrades, and planned works.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and conduct audits and risk assessments (e.g., fire safety).
- Maintain systems including heating, alarms, and security equipment.
- Monitor budgets and ensure value for money across contracts.
- Provide clear health, safety, and facilities guidance to leadership and colleagues.
- Develop staff communications on building updates and workplace wellbeing.
- Support a Facilities Assistant and a small network of H&S liaison officers.
Essential Experience:
- Strong background in a facilities management role.
- Managing contract maintenance providers.
- Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical information.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and drive continuous improvement.
Desirable:
- Formal FM or H&S qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH).
