To ensure building work is completed in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the council
To undertake building work in line with health and safety legislation, including monitoring that contractors are also compliant with these regulations when working in our buildings
Manage multiple reactive and planned maintenance projects to ensure issues are prioritised and the annual maintenance plan is completed
To ensure contractors are procured in line with our Local Government procurement regulations
To provide scrutiny and challenge to contractor costs, standard of work and timeliness of resolution of issues
To build and maintain positive relationships with tenants, leaseholders, service managers and other key stakeholders who use our buildings
To identify when more specialist contractors are required to deal with building issues
To be proactive in proposing changes to our processes to deliver value for money from our buildings and our building service
5 GCSE’s including English and Maths
Degree in Building Surveying or Construction/Property related subject
Qualified or working towards an appropriate technical or professional qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent)
Evidence of continued training and professional development in a related field
Experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Excellent communication skills and able to manage multiple projects at multiple locations to address both reactive repairs work and delivery of the planned maintenance programme
Ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively to meet deadlines
Act with integrity and have respect of all confidential matters.
Ensure a safe working environment and ensure that safe working practices are adopted by those you are working with, whether that be colleagues or contractors
Provide technical advice and support team members, staff, tenants and leaseholder