Facilities Manager

  • Build Recruitment
  • Feb 16, 2026
Seasonal Real Estate

Job Description

Facilities Manager School (Sheffield)
Ongoing temporary role £250 per day

We re looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to support a school based in Sheffield on an ongoing temporary basis.

Location: Sheffield (on-site)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08 00)
Contract: Ongoing temporary
Rate: £250 per day

What will you be responsible for?

As a Facilities Manager, you ll be working within the school s facilities team, supporting the delivery of high-quality facilities management services and ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained school environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Managing all reactive, planned and lifecycle works in line with the FM contract, statutory requirements and standards

  • Leading Health & Safety compliance on site, including adherence to SHE 5 Basics, NOVADE reporting, Golden Hour processes and maintaining essential logs (fire, water and premises)

  • Coordinating subcontractors, site teams and Premises Managers to ensure timely and effective delivery of maintenance activities

  • Overseeing lifecycle budgets, tenders, quotations and Authority Notices of Change (ANCs)

  • Building strong relationships with senior school stakeholders and clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and clear communication

What are we looking for?

This role would suit you if:

  • You have proven experience in facilities management, building maintenance or operational site management

  • You have strong leadership skills and can effectively manage caretakers, engineers and cleaning staff

  • You have a good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and can confidently manage risk, compliance and safe systems of work

  • You have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions

  • You hold a full UK driving licence (if travel between local school sites is required)

  • Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.