Regional Facilities Manager – Eastern Scotland (Home-Based with Travel)
£42,000k + £6k Car Allowance + Benefits
Are you a proactive, customer-focused Facilities Management professional ready to take ownership of a diverse Scottish property portfolio?
Expanding student accommodation is looking for a dynamic Regional Facilities Manager who thrives on delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality environments for our residents and teams.
This is a home‑based role with regular travel, offering both autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact across the Scotland sites.
Duties
Oversee the safe, clean and compliant running of the full estate, improving site presentation, resident satisfaction and overall operational efficiency.
Manage mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance across the region ensuring timely, high‑quality completion of all maintenance and property-related works.
Visit sites regularly to identify issues, scope works and sign off completed jobs.
Support FM tender cycles, from specification development to mobilisation.
Track contract performance and ensuring service levels are met.
Update asset registers, maintenance schedules and compliance documentation.
Guide, support and supervise Facilities Assistants on site.
Report on FM performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Champion full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and internal standards.
Deliver FM services that provide clear value for money.
Mobilise, monitor and manage FM contracts to drive strong performance.
Maintain accurate records, compliance registers, and asset information.
Manage FM budgets responsibly and support annual service charge planning.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with contractors, colleagues and on‑site teams.
Provide a proactive, customer‑centred service across all properties.
Stay up to date with legislation and recommending process improvements.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll bring a strong FM background and a passion for delivering high standards. You will likely have:
Experience in Facilities Management or a similar level operational role.
Experience in PBSA (preferred but not essential).
A solid understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (essential).
IWFM membership (advantageous).
Strong communication skills—written, verbal and interpersonal.
Good IT proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Financial awareness and the ability to analyse information clearly.
A hands-on mindset, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise independently.
Proven success in managing teams, targets and challenging objectives.
If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and improving standards, you’ll thrive!
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