Facilities Manager (Soft)
35 hours per week | 3-month contract | £280 per day | Edinburgh | Hybrid - 3 days onsite | Inside IR35
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Harvey Nash's public sector client is looking for an experienced facilities manager for an interim 3-month period.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a Soft FM services contract (NEC4 Term Service Contract)
- Manage and monitor Soft FM services contracts, ensuring performance and compliance
- Oversee contractor delivery across cleaning, waste, and pest control services
- Support delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance checks
- Coordinate contractors across a live, operational environment
- Use CAFM systems to track performance, assets, and service delivery
- Collaborate with internal teams to plan and schedule works
- Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with performance standards, while maintaining minimal disruption to operations.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Facilities Management or equivalent experience
- Professional membership (e.g. IWFM) or working towards
- Strong experience in Soft FM contract management, specifically NEC4
- Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance delivery
- Familiarity with BICS standards, H&S legislation, and waste regulations
- Experience managing contractors in complex environments
- Strong organisational, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Confident using CAFM systems and Microsoft 365
