Facilities Manager

Organisation: Scottish Rugby
Salary: £55k
Location: Edinburgh
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 7 July 2025
Job Description: We're looking for a dynamic Facilities Manager to lead the operational heartbeat of our iconic venue. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for safety, efficiency, and excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leadership & Compliance: Lead the Facilities team and ensure all venues meet the highest standards of safety, legislation, and operational readiness.

Maintenance & Systems Oversight: Manage all aspects of building systems, planned maintenance, and life safety infrastructure to keep our estate fit for purpose.

Project & Contractor Management: Oversee CapEx projects and contractor performance, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery aligned with strategic goals.

Financial Stewardship: Control substantial FM budgets, aligning spend with asset lifecycle priorities and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Event Operations: Lead facilities support for all stadium events, ensuring seamless planning, execution, and recovery for world-class experiences.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

Strategic Thinking: You can assess needs, set priorities, and execute a vision for facility management excellence.

Project Management Experience: With a proven track record of managing complex projects, you are adept at handling everything from building maintenance to large-scale facility developments.

Technical Experience: Ideally you will have a degree or extensive experience in stadium or building services, with additional qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building disciplines.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Comfortable engaging with various teams and departments, you’re a relationship builder who manages expectations and fosters collaboration across the organisation.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

Make a Real Impact – Your work will be key to creating a productive and innovative environment for your team and people around you.

Dynamic and Diverse Challenges – No two days are the same. You’ll solve real-world problems and work on exciting projects that keep you engaged and growing.

Be part of an amazing team: At Scottish Rugby, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to delivering unforgettable experiences, from international matches to world-class music events.
How to apply: Ready to bring your expertise, make a difference and shape the future of our stadium and facilities? To apply upload your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability. Visit https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/SRU/Home.aspx?MenuID=je9m+g9VMdY=