Facility Manager - Property & Real Estate

Facility Manager

Location: Milan, IT

Date: 11 Apr 2026

Application closing date: Applications Ongoing

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest‑value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The resource, with an engineering background and reporting directly to the Regional Head of Operations, collaborates in the planning, coordination, and control of maintenance, development, and real estate investment projects. They apply project management methodologies, ensuring compliance with timelines, costs, quality standards, and regulations, also within an international context.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Regional Head of Operations in the operational management of properties (offices, schools, corporate assets, etc.), with a focus on optimization and value enhancement of the asset portfolio

Coordinate and monitor routine and extraordinary maintenance activities

Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors, and external consultants/technical professionals

Support the planning and control of real estate investments

Support the definition and monitoring of budgets, costs, timelines, work progress (SAL), and project KPIs

Support the preparation and management of tenders, contracts, technical documentation, reports, and analysesVerify compliance with safety, technical, construction, and environmental regulations

Collaborate in defining improvement and asset optimization plans

Manage reports, maintenance requests, and operational priorities

Support the Regional Head of Operations in coordination activities among different corporate functions

Conduct periodic visits to various operational units in Italy and Ticino

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Degree preferably in Engineering (civil, construction, management, mechanical, or related fields), Architecture, Surveying (Geometra), or similar

At least 5 years of experience in facility management, real estate, construction, or asset management

Basic knowledge of building systems, construction, and maintenance processes

Ability to read and understand technical documentation

Strong organizational, planning, and problem‑solving skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Knowledge of project or maintenance management software is a plus (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, CMMS, ERP)

Soft Skills

English: technical, upper‑intermediate to advanced level, written and spoken

Ability to use technical terminology in engineering, real estate, and project management contexts

Strong organizational and planning skills

Analytical mindset and results‑oriented approach

Problem‑solving skills and ability to manage priorities

Good interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This opportunity is also open to candidates belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (targeted employment of persons with disabilities).

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