Facilities & Estate (FE) Supervisor

The Facilities & Estate (FE) Supervisor is responsible for the effective management of the College’s buildings, grounds, and services to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for all staff, pupils, and visitors. The role involves leading facility teams and contractors, overseeing maintenance and renovation works, managing budgets, and ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and legal requirements.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Facilities and Estate Management

• Lead and manage facility staff and contractors to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient facility operations.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings, grounds, and equipment to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction teams in planning, design, and execution of building projects.
• Protect the College’s assets by ensuring proper care, timely maintenance, and prudent use of budgets and resources.
• Develop and maintain facility management programmes, including daily operations, preventive maintenance, and improvement plans.
• Prepare, plan, and manage facility budgets in collaboration with the Procurement team to achieve cost efficiency.
• Manage contracts for facility-related services (e.g., cleaning, security, landscaping, pest control, and waste management).
• Ensure compliance with legal, health, safety, and environmental (SHE) regulations, including insurance and internal policy requirements.
• Maintain and update facility documentation, reports, and maintenance records.
• Support the commercial use and rental of College facilities in coordination with relevant departments.
• Oversee central services such as reception, security, mail distribution, fire safety, and waste management.
• Ensure all outsourced staff contracts are reviewed annually for service quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Be available for emergency or on-call support for urgent facility issues.
• Undertake any other task or project assigned by the management team.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Ensure that the College consistently meets all health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Enforce and regularly review compliance with safety regulations and child protection policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency drills.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk management.

People and Performance

• Lead, motivate, and develop facility staff to achieve operational excellence.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and support.
• Develop training programmes to enhance team skills, technical knowledge, and safety awareness.
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with the College’s values and objectives.
• Lead special projects or initiatives to improve facility performance and support school operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience managing staff and contractors is essential.
• Basic to intermediate English communication skills (written and spoken).

Knowledge & Skills

• Sound knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, etc.).
• Familiarity with IT and security infrastructure (network, server rooms, CCTV, access control).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (SHE) standards.
• Proven ability in budget planning, cost control, and vendor management.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent issues.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency situations efficiently.
• Flexibility and willingness to be on-call when required.
• Commitment to the College’s safeguarding, health, and safety standards.

Working Conditions:

• Campus-based role with regular interaction across school grounds.
• May be required to support events outside regular working hours.
• Occasional lifting or physical tasks (e.g., room setups).

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered and the College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.

Remuneration

An attractive salary package will be offered, commensurate with the responsibilities of the role. The package will be reviewed annually.

Brighton College International School Bangkok, Vibhavadi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and criminal background checks.

Please send your application letter and full English resume with salary expectations, a recent photograph, and details of at least two referees to APPLY NOW or [email protected]

Only applications submitted online will be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.