CAPEX PM & Facility Specialist

Location:

Milan, IT

Date: 10 May 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 CAPEX PM & Facility Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of capital expenditure and facility management activities across a group of schools. The role ensures that infrastructure projects and maintenance operations are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in line with group standards, governance requirements, and budget objectives, while safeguarding safe, functional, and high-quality learning environments.

SALARY RANGE: €45,000 - €50,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage CAPEX projects across multiple school sites, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, timeline and quality standards.
Act as the key liaison between school leadership, corporate functions and external partners to coordinate infrastructure projects effectively.
Translate school requirements into structured CAPEX plans aligned with group priorities and standards.
Oversee facility management operations, ensuring safe, efficient and well-maintained school environments.
Monitor project performance, costs, risks and compliance with governance and internal control requirements.
Manage contractors, suppliers and service providers, ensuring quality delivery and contractual compliance.
Support long-term infrastructure planning, asset management and maintenance strategies.
Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, cost optimisation and preventative maintenance practices.
Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistency of best practice across the school network.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and provide clear reporting to support effective decision-making.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related technical field.
Proven experience in CAPEX project management and facility management in dynamic and complex environments (education, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, or similar) - at least 6 years of experience
Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, EHS and maintenance operations.
Experience managing contractors, budgets, and multi-stakeholder projects.
Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Fluent in English + Italian

Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now and join us on this exciting journey.

How to be successful in the role and at Inspired
We encourage our people to set ambitious goals, think creatively, and continuously improve ways of working. Success at Inspired is driven by individual ownership, team collaboration, and organizational impact, requiring the ability to work independently while building strong relationships across all levels of stakeholders. A strong customer-focused mindset, combined with autonomy in managing relationships, is key to establishing credibility and achieving expected business outcomes.

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.

La ricerca è aperta anche a candidati appartenenti alle categorie protette ai sensi della Legge 68/99 (collocamento mirato delle persone con disabilità).

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

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com