Reactive Works Manager – Commercial M&E & Building Fabric

Location: Greater London

We are recruiting for a successful, family-owned business offering a friendly, close-knit working environment where individual contribution is recognised and valued.
They are looking for a highly organised and proactive Reactive Works Manager to coordinate commercial M&E and building-maintenance works.
This is a fast-paced, predominantly office-based role involving extensive use of MS-Office applications, regular communication with clients, subcontractors and in-house operatives, together with occasional site visits to inspect and survey prospective works.

Duties
Receiving and assessing client maintenance requests
Preparing quotations and obtaining subcontractor prices
Coordinating reactive works from instruction through to completion
Keeping clients informed and resolving issues promptly
Arranging subcontractors, operatives, access and materials
Monitoring live jobs, reports and completion documentation
Visiting sites when surveys or inspections are required
Works will be to; commercial plant rooms, boilers, pumps, plumbing, gas testing, air conditioning, legionella works, electrical repairs, roofing, decorating, flooring and general building-fabric maintenance.

The person
You will need previous experience in commercial M&E, reactive maintenance, minor works or facilities management. You do not need to be an expert in every trade, but you must understand building services sufficiently well to assess requirements, question subcontractors and coordinate the correct response.
A background in commercial plumbing, heating, mechanical services, electrical services, HVAC or multi-skilled building maintenance would be particularly suitable.

Also required
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Good commercial awareness and quotation experience
Confident client and subcontractor communication
Excellent computer, email and administrative ability
A positive, resilient and productive approach
The ability to remain composed when priorities change
A full UK driving licence
This position would suit an experienced building-services professional who has moved from the tools into coordination, supervision or small-works management.
With interviews available from Monday the 3rd of August, salary is £45k to £50k + company car