Education Facilities Manager: Lead & Optimize Site Services

Mitie Group plc.; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the efficient and compliant delivery of facilities management services across a portfolio of school sites.

You’ll support the Contract Manager in meeting contractual obligations, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and within budget. You will lead site-based teams, ensure statutory and safeguarding compliance, manage budgets and sub-contractors, and drive

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant facilities management qualification with evidence of CPD.
• Strong knowledge of contractual compliance, health and safety, utilities and lifecycle management.
• Experience in managing budgets and driving operational performance in FM environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site-based teams to deliver FM services across school sites in line with contractual requirements and Mitie standards.
• Maintain compliance with statutory, contractual, H&S and safeguarding obligations through audits and record keeping.
• Manage budgets, subcontractors, procurement, variations and additional works to support contract profitability.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, lifecycle works and projects with minimal disruption to school users.
• Monitor service performance, resolve client complaints and produce monthly/ad-hoc reports for client and Contract Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Contract management

Education

Facilities management qualification

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the efficient and compliant delivery of facilities management services across a portfolio of school sites.

You’ll support the Contract Manager in meeting contractual obligations, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and within budget. You will lead site-based teams, ensure statutory and safeguarding compliance, manage budgets and sub-contractors, and drive