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• Position: Senior Facilities Manager – Operations
• Location: An Lòchran, Inverness is the preferred base location, although other HIE office locations may be considered. Whilst the preferred base for the role is An Lòchran, Inverness and there will be a requirement to attend the office at least three days per week, we have a flexible approach to working and can consider hybrid working options.  
• Starting salary: £43,818 per annum. Potential salary progression to £49,838 per annum. Excellent pension and benefits package.
• Contract/hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week
  

Are you an experienced facilities management professional with a knack for operational efficiency? If yes, join our dynamic team at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as a Senior Facilities Manager – Operations.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead the effective delivery of all operational facilities management activities across our property portfolio, which includes HIE’s office premises that are owned or leased, as well as where facilities management services may be required in other office/industrial buildings that HIE hold within their wider commercial property portfolio.

From developing and implementing maintenance programmes to overseeing facilities management contracts and ensuring health and safety compliance, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing our facilities to support HIE's mission.

The role

As the Senior Facilities Manager – Operations, you will manage our facilities management (FM) team and develop and implement HIE’s facilities FM approach across the property portfolio, ensuring the team meets operational requirements, especially at An Lòchran, Inverness.

Your responsibilities will include preparing and implementing Planned and Preventative Maintenance Programmes (PPM) for all properties, leading the planning, procurement, mobilisation, and monitoring of FM contracts, and fostering collaborative relationships with other public-sector organisations for efficiency savings.

You will oversee project contracts, ensuring they are delivered within scope, timescales, and budget, and act as the point of escalation for performance issues.

You will lead on all aspects of health and safety initiatives, play a key role as a member of HIE's health and safety committee, review and update policies, and ensure compliance through audits, site reviews, and training.

You will also manage statutory compliance activities, emergency arrangements, and contractor risk assessments. Additionally, you will manage the annual FM budget, track inventory, and identify opportunities for financial savings and efficiencies.

Lastly, you will contribute to sustainability works aimed at reducing energy use and carbon emissions, aligning with HIE’s net zero strategy, and develop measures for reporting utility consumption across operational properties.

The person

You should have proven experience in all operational aspects of facilities management, contract management, including procuring and mobilising contracts, and delivering customer-focused services.

You’ll have an up to date working knowledge of health and safety principles and ideally a relevant qualification (i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH).

Leading and motivating your team, you’ll be a confident and articulate communicator, with the ability to lead negotiations, influence key decision makers and manage competing priorities.

You’ll have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to resolve problems and develop opportunities, along with strong background in budget management and reporting.

Find out more by downloading the job description and person specification.

How to apply

To apply please complete our online application form.

Online application form

Job reference: 1104

Closing date: 30 March 2025

Interviews: 04 April 2025