Facilities Manager

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).