Facilities Manager
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Edinburgh
About the Company A growing engineering/manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Building & Facilities Manager to take ownership of its buildings, offices, workshop spaces and wider estate. You’ll ensure the site is safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose, while also leading improvement projects as the business expands. About the Role This is a varied role blending project delivery, day-to-day facilities management, and procurement / supplier management across key categories. Responsibilities • Facilities & Building Management, • Oversee the day-to-day running of buildings, offices and workshop areas, • Coordinate routine inspections, planned maintenance and reactive repairs, • Manage external areas (car parks, walkways, entrances) and site presentation, • Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs and site works, • Projects & Improvements, • Plan and deliver refurbishments, upgrades and internal building projects, • Lead office moves, workspace reconfigurations and layout changes, • Coordinate installation of furniture, equipment and site infrastructure, • Support energy-efficiency initiatives and practical sustainability upgrades, • Compliance, H&S & Contractor Management, • Manage specialist contractors (HVAC, electrical, fire safety, pest control etc.), • Ensure compliance with relevant UK & Scottish regulations and site standards, • Maintain statutory records, certificates and inspection reports, • Lead or support safety audits, risk assessments and building inspections, • Ensure key checks are completed (fire safety, PAT testing, water hygiene etc.), • Procurement & Supplier Management, • Own supplier relationships across multiple categories (e.g., workwear/PPE, office supplies, cleaning products, consumables), • Source, benchmark and negotiate pricing and service levels, • Consolidate and rationalise suppliers where possible to reduce cost/admin, • Raise/track orders, manage stock levels where relevant, and monitor spend, • Support budgeting and provide reporting on contractor/supplier performance, • Admin & Stakeholder Support, • Track budgets, contractor spend and purchasing activity, • Report to senior management on issues, risks and improvement opportunities, • Support meeting room setups, parking/visitor access and general site logistics Qualifications • Proven experience in a Procurement / Buyer role (essential), • Strong background in facilities/building management (industrial/manufacturing ideal), • Experience managing suppliers and contractors; confident reviewing RAMS, • Practical, hands-on capability with minor repairs (plumbing/joinery/basic maintenance), • Solid understanding of compliance, building safety and H&S expectations, • Highly organised, able to balance projects with reactive site priorities, • Confident communicator with a proactive, safety-first mindset, • Full UK driving licence (preferred) Pay range and compensation package Competitive salary: £45,000 – £55,000 30 days holiday Enhanced family leave Pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Regular team/social events