About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
R&M is a service area within Coventry City Council which provides repair and maintenance services to Coventry City’s operational, commercial and school portfolio. We have a dedicated team with over 30 years’ experience of completing emergency and responsive repairs, planned preventative maintenance schedules and property improvements and refurbishments.
The R&M team is multi-disciplined providing building works, refurbishments, general maintenance, gas servicing, maintenance and installations, electrical works and a 24 hour a day, 365 days a year emergency call out service across all trades.

The service area aims to:

• Ensure that the all statutory compliance with industry standards, British standards and relevant Approved Codes of Practice are achieved.
• Repairs are carried out swiftly and to a high standard
• Projects are delivered on time and on budget

We are seeking positive, experienced, enthusiastic, talented and driven professionals who care about the development of our great city to join our busy, top performing, forward thinking Regulation services.
What is the job role?
To carry out a broad range of construction, repair, and maintenance tasks across residential, commercial, or public sector properties, ensuring all works are delivered to a high professional standard. The role requires the application of multiple trade skills—including bricklaying, plastering, carpentry, and basic plumbing—while adhering to health and safety standards and organisational procedures. The postholder must demonstrate a sound understanding of building regulations, compliance requirements, and the principles of structural integrity, including the ability to interpret structural calculations and technical drawings. The builder/multi-skilled worker is expected to work independently and collaboratively, contributing to the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction and maintenance projects.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced building construction engineer to carry out carry out the following, but not limited to, responsibilities -

• Carry out a variety of construction and maintenance tasks, including bricklaying, plastering, tiling, carpentry, and basic plumbing, to a high standard and in line with project requirements.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings, specifications, and structural calculations, ensuring all work complies with relevant building regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure all works are completed safely, in accordance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and company policies.
• Maintain compliance with current building regulations, codes of practice, and quality standards relevant to the tasks being undertaken.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing to the timely and cost-effective delivery of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Identify and report any structural or compliance issues, defects, or potential hazards, escalating where necessary to supervisors or project managers.
• Undertake accurate measurements, calculations, and estimates as required for the completion of works or to assist with project planning, quotations and materials ordering.
• Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, and colleagues, ensuring a high standard of customer service and clear communication at all times.
• Record and report progress and completion of work using job management systems, tablets, or paperwork, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of apprentices or junior staff, where appropriate, sharing knowledge and ensuring safe working practices.
• Attend training sessions and toolbox talks as required, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of health and safety, building regulations, and multi-trade best practices.

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview dates: To be confirmed.
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