Facilities Manager

RG Setsquare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is looking for a reliable Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and operation of their school site. The successful candidate will manage a team, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This role requires strong organisational and communication skills, along with previous experience in facilities management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities management required.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in managing teams and people.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance and lead the facilities team.
• Oversee planned maintenance and compliance checks.
• Coordinate with contractors and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Education

Facilities management qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Facilities Manager
Location: Murrayfield, Edinburgh.
Salary: 38,000 to 43,000 per annum.

Contract: Full–Time, Permanent

Looking for a reliable and experienced Facilities Manager to join the team. In this role, you will help ensure that our school site is safe, well–maintained, and running smoothly. You will manage day–to–day maintenance, lead a small facilities team, and work closely with contractors and other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support members of the Facilities team.
• Manage the maintenance helpdesk and ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Oversee planned maintenance and compliance checks, keeping accurate records.
• Work with contractors, obtaining quotes and ensuring good value and quality.
• Carry out regular site checks to maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Support school operations, including lettings, transport coordination, and space planning.
• Help manage budgets and keep documents well organised.
• Take part in the emergency site rota and assist with general tasks when needed.
• Occasionally drive the school minibus (training provided if needed).

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in facilities management.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Experience managing people or teams.
• Good IT skills, especially in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication and problem–solving abilities.
• Well organised, professional, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Desirable but not essential:

• Facilities management qualification.
• Experience in a school or educational environment.
• Awareness of asbestos and legionella safety.
• MIDAS driving qualification (or willingness to obtain it).

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and follow all school safeguarding policies.

If interested please send your CV ASAP to (url removed).

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.