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 (eg, 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).