Regional Facilities Manager – Eastern Scotland (Home-Based with Travel)

£42,000k + £6k Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you a proactive, customer-focused Facilities Management professional ready to take ownership of a diverse Scottish property portfolio?

Expanding student accommodation is looking for a dynamic Regional Facilities Manager who thrives on delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality environments for our residents and teams.

This is a home‑based role with regular travel, offering both autonomy and the chance to make a visible impact across the Scotland sites.

Duties

• Oversee the safe, clean and compliant running of the full estate, improving site presentation, resident satisfaction and overall operational efficiency.
• Manage mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance across the region ensuring timely, high‑quality completion of all maintenance and property-related works.
• Visit sites regularly to identify issues, scope works and sign off completed jobs.
• Support FM tender cycles, from specification development to mobilisation.
• Track contract performance and ensuring service levels are met.
• Update asset registers, maintenance schedules and compliance documentation.
• Guide, support and supervise Facilities Assistants on site.
• Report on FM performance, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Champion full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and internal standards.
• Deliver FM services that provide clear value for money.
• Mobilise, monitor and manage FM contracts to drive strong performance.
• Maintain accurate records, compliance registers, and asset information.
• Manage FM budgets responsibly and support annual service charge planning.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with contractors, colleagues and on‑site teams.
• Provide a proactive, customer‑centred service across all properties.
• Stay up to date with legislation and recommending process improvements.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll bring a strong FM background and a passion for delivering high standards. You will likely have:

• Experience in Facilities Management or a similar level operational role.
• Experience in PBSA (preferred but not essential).
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (essential).
• IWFM membership (advantageous).
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Good IT proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Financial awareness and the ability to analyse information clearly.
• A hands-on mindset, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise independently.
• Proven success in managing teams, targets and challenging objectives.

If you enjoy variety, problem‑solving, and improving standards, you’ll thrive!

Apply now!

Contact information

Jo Learmonth