Facilities Operations Manager

Organisation: The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

Salary: £45,719 - £46,862 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £50,959 per annum

Location: Edinburgh Zoo

The role

To lead and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the Property and Estates team at Edinburgh Zoo in support of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)’s vision and mission as a leading wildlife conservation charity including management of allocated capital projects (whole or in part) such as construction and refurbishment of all buildings, facilities, and infrastructure in relation to new build projects.

Some of the things you’ll do:

Contribute to the development of the Estates Strategy to identify where improvements can be made, ensuring the site is safe, compliant and in excellent state of repair.

Management of Hard FM Services; Oversee the maintenance and repair of all building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing etc. Monitor and control expenditure against the budget, identifying areas for cost savings.

Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers, ensuring compliance with contracts and service level agreements. Evaluate and select contractors for maintenance and repair services, negotiating contracts to achieve best value.

Establish a project team comprising of external consultants (where required), client department representatives, and other support group colleagues. Ensuring that aims and objectives are delivered within agreed parameters, legislation, and procedures

Manage the process of carrying out feasibility studies into new sustainable technologies and buildings, such as, explore options and present business case for approval and implementing solutions.

Effectively lead and support performance management and employee development within Property and Estates by following good management practice.

Ensure individuals have the skills, systems, and procedures appropriate to their particular operation/ service to meet and/or exceed the needs of their stakeholders, including RZSS visitors.

What we’re looking for:

Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent experience in Construction Management

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (CITB) or equivalent.

Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of basic contract law and building related health and safety legislation/regulations

Experience of managing multi-faceted construction projects throughout RIBA stages.

Working knowledge and implementation of CDM regulations

Proven track record in providing first-class service delivery, including responding to internal and external queries

Experience of Sustainable building management best practices

Significant practical experience in the construction and maintenance of buildings, fencing and infrastructure.

What you’ll get in return:

Starting salary between £45,719 – £46,862 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £50,959 per annum

37.5hr working week

34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Discount in both retail/catering

Access to a healthcare plan

Employer contributory pension scheme

You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other zoos across the UK.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once a successful candidate has been found. Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as quickly as possible.

Please see the role profile for further information on what the role involves and essential/ desirable criteria.

Application Deadline: Tuesday 10/09/2024