Facilities Manager - Glasgow

RG Setsquare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Career progression

Static site environment

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting a Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operation of a large industrial and office facility in Cumbernauld. The role requires ownership of building services management and close collaboration with engineering teams.

You will manage contractors, drive service excellence, and ensure safety and compliance while maintaining records and budgets within a permanent on-site position.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience as Facilities Manager or similar supervisory role.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for facilities management across the site.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Manage site budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Liaise with engineering teams and external contractors.
• Maintain maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

HVAC

Building Services

Contractor management

Health & safety

Education

IWFM/BIFM qualification

IOSH or NEBOSH

Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Electrical/Mechanical engineering background

Job description

Facilities Manager

Cumbernauld, Glasgow

45,000 – 47,000 + Benefits

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Permanent Static Site

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager, Technical Supervisor, Lead Engineer or Engineering Supervisor looking for your next challenge?

We are recruiting for a Facilities Manager to oversee the day–to–day facilities operation of a large industrial and office facility in Cumbernauld. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong technical background who enjoys managing building operations, contractor performance, compliance, and maintenance activities while remaining close to the engineering function.

This role would particularly suit candidates from an Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical or HVAC background who are looking to take ownership of a prestigious site and lead facilities delivery within a manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the site. Working closely with the on–site engineering team and specialist contractors, you will ensure all maintenance, compliance and facilities activities are delivered to the highest standard.

You will be the key point of contact for the client and will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment, managing contractors, overseeing projects and driving service excellence across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for facilities management across the site.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Oversee contractor management and monitor service delivery performance.
• Manage site budgets and control expenditure.
• Maintain maintenance records, asset registers and compliance documentation.
• Monitor KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate emergency procedures, evacuations and site safety plans.
• Support and oversee site improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Liaise with procurement teams and external service providers.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong technical background in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC or Building Services Engineering.
• Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Technical Supervisor, Lead Engineer or similar role.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Good understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of site operations.

Desirable Qualifications

• IOSH or NEBOSH
• IWFM/BIFM qualification
• Degree, apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification
• Electrical or Mechanical engineering background

What's on Offer?

• 45,000 – 47,000 basic salary
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Static site with no regional travel
• Excellent work–life balance
• Opportunity to work within a global facilities management organisation
• Long–term career development and progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded facilities professional looking to take ownership of a well–established site while remaining closely involved with engineering operations and building services management.