Project Officer Estimator

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Department: Estates
- Maintenance Operations
- Building Fabric

Contract Type: Indefinite

Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Full time Salary Range: £35,608.00- £46,049.00 per annum

Under the direction of the Minor Works Manager and working with other members of the Maintenance Management Team, provide end-to-end administration, estimating, and commercial support for a portfolio of Minor Works projects typically but not limited or specific to; small refurbishments, repairs, compliance works, and space moves. Ensure works are accurately costed, procured in line with procedures, delivered to programme, and documented in accordance with university standards.

The Minor Works Team delivers small and medium sized project works, supporting Maintenance, Projects and reactive works across the campus. Minor works will also work with core teams on summer work programmes, life cycle works and client-based requests, such as refurbishments, refits and repurposing.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .

You will manage the directly employed labour on a day-to-day basis in accordance with university policies and guidance for staff management, provide clear direction on maintenance standards. Prioritise and schedule statutory, planned, defect repairs, minor works and organise and deploy directly employed labour, engage specialist contractors as required, monitor service quality of completed works to comply with all necessary legislation and to the University's accepted standards.

You will assist with development of procedures and processes to contribute to the Estates Maintenance Strategy in support of the Universities Strategic Asset Management Plan, carry out Safe Systems of works e.g., Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments and ensure compliance, carry out and record regular H&S inspections as defined by the Maintenance Management Team and implement closure of actions. Carry out regular dip checks on staff performance.

You will assist in the production and evolution of apprentice training program. Implement training program and monitor progress both practically and academically. Provide support and mentoring for all apprentices working within the section.

The University of Warwick offers an amazing campus and leading research facilities with an ambitious £1BNgrowth plan, over the next ten years.

Joining a team of highly experienced and technical operators, you will be the lead for external suppliers and liaise with all departments to ensure a cohesive approach.

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include:

• an attractive pension scheme
• a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure
• excellent learning and development opportunities
• savings on a wide range of products and services
• a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy
• onsite childcare facilities

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information  .

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