Equans is looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team on the North Lanarkshire Schools contract based from Bellshill, ML4 3NJ. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day FM operations across multiple school sites under the PFI framework.
* Ensure services meet contract requirements, output specifications, KPIs, and SLAs with excellence.
* Manage hard services (M&E, statutory maintenance, fabric) and soft services (cleaning, catering, security, grounds).
* Act as the key liaison between FM providers, client teams, SPV, and school leadership.
* Proactively manage contract performance, financial controls, and risk mitigation.
* Champion health & safety compliance, safeguarding, and environmental sustainability.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage digital CAFM systems.
* Lead, develop, and inspire the FM team to achieve high standards.
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and Disability Network
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Essential Qualifications
* Proven experience in facilities management, ideally within PFI/PPP or complex contractual environments.
* Good understanding of building maintenance, M&E systems, and statutory compliance requirements.
* Extensive knowledge of PFI/PPP contract mechanisms, including payment mechanisms, KPIs, and service credits.
* Demonstrable experience in managing subcontractors and in-house FM teams.
* Strong organisational, planning, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and frontline staff.
* Working knowledge of CAFM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to lead by example, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement.
* Must obtain and maintain Disclosure Scotland to PVG Level.
Desirable Qualifications
* Formal FM or related qualifications (e.g. IWFM/BIFM, HNC/HND in Building Services, IOSH, NEBOSH).
* Experience managing mobilisations or multi‑site contracts.
* Experience within an educational setting and understanding of safeguarding requirements.
* Experience of lifecycle planning and capital replacement programmes.
* Project management experience and/or qualification.
* Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and net‑zero initiatives.
* Experience with specific CAFM platforms (e.g. Maximo, Concept, Planon).
* Experience of working within an SPV / client interface structure.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equans encourages applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. All candidates must have evidence of the right to work in the UK, and disclosure checks may be required.
Re‑location support is not provided for this role.
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