Building Maintenance Framework & Cost Manager

City of Wolverhampton Council

Salary - £60,144 - £63,535 (Grade
9)

Hours - 37 hours per week

Contract type - full time, permanent

Work style - flexible working based on Civic Centre Office and Home working

Location - Civic Centre, Wolverhampton (with travel to Council sites as required)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Maintenance Framework & Cost Manager to join our Corporate Asset Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the management and delivery of the Council’s Building Maintenance Framework, ensuring that planned maintenance, refurbishment works, and compliance fabric maintenance programmes are delivered efficiently, effectively and provide excellent value for money across our diverse property portfolio.

• Lead the management and performance of the Council’s Building Maintenance Frameworks across multiple work streams including roofing, glazing, refurbishment and associated building fabric works.
• Manage contractor performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Oversee framework governance, procurement compliance and contractor performance reviews.
• Review and validate quotations, variations and invoices to ensure financial accuracy and value for money.
• Monitor and report on framework budgets, expenditure forecasts and programme delivery performance.
• Develop effective working relationships with framework contractors, maintenance teams, project managers, building surveyors and key stakeholders.
• Produce management information, performance dashboards and forecast cost reports.
• Support strategic asset management objectives through service optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes where appropriate.

• Degree qualification in a related construction discipline.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as MRICS, MCIOB, CIOB or CIBSE.
• Significant experience of construction procurement, building maintenance service delivery and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of construction programmes, asset management principles and contract and cost management.
• Experience of managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and producing cost reports.
• Proven experience of leading teams, managing consultants/contractors and driving service performance.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report‑writing skills.
• Good working knowledge of current construction legislation including the Building Safety Act, Procurement Act and associated regulations.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and asset management or CAFM systems.

At City of Wolverhampton Council, we are committed to delivering high‑quality services that improve outcomes for our communities.

• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Career development and continuing professional development support.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We support equality and are a disability confident employer.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Julie Bell‑Barker, Head of Construction Projects & Works, at Julie.

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