Premises Manager

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

In our Building Services team, we bring Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life - creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

You will be working in the Building Services OU where we're working across schools, colleges, and universities in four UK regions, our Building Services division delivers complete facilities management - M&E, cleaning, catering, and grounds - via efficient planned and reactive services powered by technology, ensuring safe, healthy learning environments.

We are currently looking for a Premises Manager who will join a team focused on providing an excellent customer experience to our Essex Schools project, the role will manage the team onsite, liaise with our Helpdesk, cleaning and grounds teams ensuring our service is delivered to the highest standards.

• Manage the onsite premises team and sub-contractor activity in the provision of a caretaking service within the school.
• Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety legislation and safe systems of work, including COSHH and water systems.
• Ensure all planned and reactive maintenance is carried out as determined by PPM plan, Helpdesk, and line manager.
• Monitor and ensure the cleanliness of the school premises and furnishings and reporting any deficiencies to the Helpdesk.
• S upport the school and comply with school-based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of emergencies.
• Preparing the school premises and site for assemblies, meetings and out of school activities and clearing up after these activities, providing flexible support as required.
• The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexibility - may require outside hours work beyond usual standard hours of 8 - 5pm.
• Maintenance or Handyperson experience.
• Computer and mobile devices skills.
• Planning and prioritising skills.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

We thrive through embracing differencesaswe know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call itThe Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.