Building Maintenance Project Manager; Public Sector

Building Maintenance Project Manager (Public Sector) (BBBH
15091CH) Armagh, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP 44,075 - GBP 47,181 per annum

Build Maintenance Project Manager (Public Sector) – 6 months initially with possibility of extension/permanent in the Armagh Office.

• The efficient organization, operation and control of all matters pertaining to maintenance within Client's estate.
• Communicate at all levels within the Client's structure and externally with all relevant agencies.
• Prioritise, coordinate and present work to Client's technicians and to contractors employed by Client.
• Work within an allocated budget, monitor and control expenditure.
• Issue, estimate costs, check and certify works orders to contractors and suppliers and certify payments.
• Provide advice to other sections within the division and other departments.
• Provide financial and technical advice to Client's property users on matters pertaining to their LMS funded projects.
• Inspect and report on property issues regarding maintenance or capital works as requested.
• Personally be responsible for the maintenance of building services in the Client's estate.
• Respond on a day-to-day basis to requests from property users for urgent repairs and issue work to Client's technicians or appointed contractors.
• Responsible for preparing and carrying out detailed condition surveys of all Client's properties to record and identify maintenance requirements and to prioritise work for a planned maintenance programme.
• Responsible for compliance programmes, costing, preparation of documents, supervision of work and finalising accounts.
• Responsible for the preparation of projects for minor capital improvements at controlled properties including feasibility studies, estimates and providing all necessary documentation.
• Ensuring that all work executed by contractors and Client's technicians is conducted in a safe manner, commensurate with health and safety legislation and other relevant regulations pertaining to the work.
• Prepare specifications and estimates for both capital and maintenance projects.
• Maintain cost effective store holdings for essential spare parts and stock‑take annually.
• Personally carry out minor repairs and adjustments.

• Have an HNC / HND or equivalent in building studies or other relevant discipline with a minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience in a building maintenance related discipline or a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in a building construction related discipline.
• Alternatively an ONC or equivalent in Building Studies or other relevant discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualified experience in a building maintenance related discipline or a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in a building construction related discipline.
• Alternatively a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Building Maintenance or an Estates Management role in the education sector.

• Experience in building surveying duties, including undertaking building surveys and preparing specifications.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the current and anticipated challenges related to the role.
• Proven ability to achieve challenging targets and objectives through the engagement of teams.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
• Access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the post.

£44,075 per annum, plus discount benefits.