Job Description
Facilities Manager
Location: Glasgow Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsiteContract Type: Inside IR35Duration: 6-month initial contract
Lorien are looking for and experienced Facilities Manager on an initial 6-month contract. Based in Glasgow, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, safety, and maintenance of the building, working closely with the organisation's contract maintenance provider and key internal stakeholders.
This is a fast-paced role, suited to someone who can confidently balance planned activities with emerging priorities while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and facilities standards.
You will directly manage one Facilities Assistant and support a small network of volunteer Health & Safety Liaison Officers across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for a broad range of duties, including but not limited to:
* Day-to-day management of the building, including oversight of existing and new health, safety, and facilities contracts
* Working closely with the contract maintenance provider and procurement specialist to ensure effective delivery of services
* Carrying out regular inspections of the premises to identify and address maintenance issues in a timely manner
* Responding to maintenance requests and prioritising tasks based on urgency and operational impact
* Organising, coordinating, and supervising contracted maintenance and improvement works
* Overseeing external contractors delivering repairs and maintenance services
* Arranging regular servicing and maintenance of building systems and equipment (eg heating, alarms, security systems)
* Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and contract management regulations
* Managing services within the allocated budget, ensuring value for money
* Providing facilities, health, and safety advice to the Head of People Services, Leadership Team, managers, and colleagues
* Conducting regular Health & Safety audits and risk assessments (including fire safety) and advising on appropriate mitigation measures
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a facilities management role
* Experience of working with and managing contract maintenance providers
* Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate both reactive and planned maintenance activities
* Ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible guidance
* The ability to work collaboratively within a team and build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
* A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.