Facilities Management Officer
  • Scotland,Midlothian
  • full-time
  • £32,460 - £36,137 per annum
Job Description:
Job: Facilities Management Officer
Location: Edinburgh, EH15
Salary: £32,460 - £36,137 per annum + £6,000 - car allowance
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

We are looking for a dedicated Facilities Management Officer to assist in the planning, execution, and oversight of our client’s facilities maintenance and inspection programs. You will play a vital role in ensuring our properties meet legal, regulatory, and safety standards while providing exceptional support to our service users and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:
*Assist the Head of Service Facilities Management and Senior Facilities Management Officer in the preparation and delivery of planned preventative and cyclical maintenance programs.
*Support the preparation and delivery of inspection programs, monitor, report, and act on the results.
*Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure the quality of repairs and maintenance meets legal, regulatory, and environmental standards.
*Monitor contracts financially and technically throughout their duration, preparing valuations and final accounts with contractors for submission and approval.
*Provide cost estimates, track expenditure, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
*Gather and report feedback from services on contractor performance.
*Assist in evaluating and improving maintenance and inspection programs.
*Provide technical advice to Unit Managers on day-to-day maintenance and repair issues.
*Participate in team meetings to set priorities, manage workload, and monitor strategic direction.
*Analyse and report on tenders in collaboration with the Facilities Management Team.
*Manage building alterations and refurbishment projects, ensuring work aligns with the brief and stays within budget.
*Assist with schedules of accommodation, feasibility studies, technical specifications, and appraisals of buildings.
*Prepare specifications and contract documentation for works.
*Liaise with relevant authorities for statutory approvals (e.g., planning and building control).
*Survey buildings to ensure compliance with legislation, including condition surveys.
*Assist with property acquisition and disposal.
*Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies to safeguard staff, service users, and contractors.
*Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems for maintenance, inspections, safety files, asbestos registers, and other records.
*Review Emergency and Contingency Plans as required.
*Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.

Essential Skills/ Qualification:
*Minimum HND/HNC in Building Surveying or equivalent technical qualification.
*Full driving licence.
*Experience in building, contract administration, and project control with multi-disciplinary teams.
*Thorough knowledge of construction techniques, building standards, CDM, and relevant Health and Safety regulations.
*Strong teamwork skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in facilities management and construction, we would love to hear from you!
Job number 1809559
metapel
Company Details:
Pertemps Scotland
Company size:
Industry:
The jobs on site are for both men and women