Facilities Specialist (Part-Time & Fixed-term contract)

CGI; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Facilities Specialist to join their Newcastle office in a part-time role of 22.5 hours. You will oversee facility services, ensure compliance, and manage outsourced contracts while leading a team. The ideal candidate has a relevant qualification or experience in facilities management and is proficient in Microsoft Office. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching)

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in real estate and/or facilities management or relevant experience.
• Health & safety certifications would be advantageous.
• Understanding of UK Health & Safety laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of facility services and operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Manage communications between clients and contractors.
• Supervise team members and manage their hours.

Skills

Facilities

Education

Professional qualification in real estate and/or facilities management (IWFM Level 3+ or Level 4+)

Health & safety (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Certified Membership of IWFM or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Description

Be part of something interesting and rewarding and join us as a Facilities Specialist at our Newcastle office.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching), which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee.

• This is a part‑time role of 22.5 hours and is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day delivery of facility services and operations.
• Oversee and ensure that any planned preventative maintenance programmes (PPM) are carried out effectively.
• Responsible for the statutory compliance of required regulations and ensuring all records are kept up to date.
• Support the successful delivery and management of all outsourced contracts.
• Lead communications between clients, contractors and members working within the office.
• Manage and review responsible areas compliance on CAFM (Ethos / Tabs) system.
• Responsible for the ongoing management of the site security rota to the applicable locations and ensuring that shifts are fully covered at all times.
• Day‑to‑day supervision of members of the facilities team.
• Manage facilities staff hours worked, sickness and annual leave.
• Plan, organise and provide training for the facilities team.
• Ensure compliance with HR policy and procedures.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• A professional qualification in real estate and/or facilities management (FM : IWFM Level 3+ / Area FM : IWFM Level4+) or relevant experience.
• Health & safety (NEBOSH, IOSH) would be advantageous.
• Certified Membership of IWFM or equivalent is desirable.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office packages.
• An understanding of UK Health & Safety laws and statutory regulations relating to buildings management including interactions with Local Authority Representatives.

Skills

• Facilities