Hard Facilities/Contracts Manager - Local Council
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Livingston, West Lothian, eh23ea |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4750321_1764236399 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an established Facilities and Contracts Manager to join a leading local council in Livingston.
This is a long term freelance project expected to last a minimum of 12 months, however will likely run into a three year assignment.
This role will have you looking after three large Hard FM projects spanning across twenty public buildings. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the contracts, ensuring all compliance and H&S are up to standard while upkeeping the image and professionalism of the origination.
Candidates will be expected to have a firm knowledge of all general FM regulations and Acts such as COSHH, Asbestos, CDM, Buildings regs and Water Bylaws including Legionella.
As this is an IT heavy, office based role. Strong IT and processing skills are required. Candidates without this will not be able to handle the challenges of this role.
The ideal candidate will come from an Estates, Facilities or Property background. Holding specific experience with managing high value Hard FM portfolios and complex buildings. Candidates with public sector experience is preferred however this is not essential.
The salary offering for this role is circa £50k+ p/a and includes flexi and hybrid working. However this is a mostly site and office based role.
If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please forward a CV to myself at and I will reach out.
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