At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers and manage multiple Hard FM contracts across Edinburgh.
- Company: Join a leading Facilities Management provider with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £55,000 salary, car allowance, bonus, and a 4-day working week.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training available.
- Why this job: Achieve work-life balance while making a real impact in Facilities Management.
- Qualifications: Experience in Operations Management and managing mobile engineering teams is essential.
Edinburgh & East of Scotland
£55,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Operations Manager with a strong background in Facilities Management looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading Facilities Management provider for an Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial contracts across Edinburgh and the East of Scotland. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organisation and take responsibility for the operational delivery of multiple Hard FM contracts, leading a team of 16 mobile engineers while ensuring exceptional service delivery, client satisfaction and commercial performance. One of the standout benefits of this role is the 4-day working week. You'll be contracted to 40 hours per week but only work 32 hours across four days, offering an excellent work-life balance while still receiving a full-time salary. Candidates with an Air Conditioning / HVAC background are highly desirable.
The Role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you'll have full responsibility for the operational performance of a portfolio of Hard FM contracts across Edinburgh and the East of Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of 16 mobile engineers.
- Oversee the day-to-day delivery of multiple Hard FM contracts.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
- Ensure all contractual KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved.
- Manage operational performance, budgets and contract profitability.
- Conduct regular site visits and client review meetings.
- Ensure statutory compliance and Health & Safety standards are maintained.
- Support recruitment, mentoring and development of engineering teams.
- Identify opportunities for contract growth and additional works.
- Produce monthly operational and financial reports for senior management.
About You
Essential
- Previous experience as an Operations Manager within the Facilities Management sector.
- Strong experience managing mobile engineering teams.
- Proven background delivering Hard FM contracts.
- Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and contract performance.
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Air Conditioning / HVAC background.
- Previous experience as an AC Engineer, HVAC Supervisor or Technical Manager.
- F-Gas qualification.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Experience managing regional FM contracts.
What's on Offer?
- £55,000 Salary
- Car Allowance
- Annual Bonus
- 4-Day Working Week
- 40-Hour Contract – Work Only 32 Hours
- Genuine Career Progression
- Ongoing Training & Development
- Excellent Benefits Package
If you're an experienced Facilities Management professional looking for a genuine work-life balance while leading a successful engineering team across a busy portfolio of contracts, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Operations Manager in Edinburgh employer: FM Search & Select Ltd
Join a leading Facilities Management provider in Edinburgh and the East of Scotland, where you can thrive as an Operations Manager in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Enjoy a unique 4-day working week that promotes an exceptional work-life balance, alongside competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package. With a strong focus on employee development and career progression, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact while leading a dedicated team of engineers.
Contact Details:
FM Search & Select Ltd Recruitment Team
