Repairs & Maintenance Manager - University
Duration: 6-month fixed-term contract (with potential for secondment)
**The Role:
My client a well-known group of universities near Cambridge is seeking a Repairs & Maintenance Manager for an exciting 6-month opportunity.
You will be at the forefront of ensuring our facilities are maintained to the highest standards, reflecting the prestige University
**Key Responsibilities:
- Instigate Orders: Authorise and approve variation price works from agreed Schedules of Rates (SoR's), providing technical support to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Order Approvals: Review and approve high-value orders and variations, ensuring all completed works meet our standards before invoicing.
- Quality Assurance: Lead quality assurance efforts, share site visit responsibilities, and manage inspection requests to maintain our high standards.
- Works Delivery: Oversee the timely completion of works, monitoring progress through weekly Work In Progress (WIP) reports.
- Contractor Management: Enforce the Contractor code of conduct and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and lead meetings to manage contractor performance.
- Complaint and Query Lead: Handle all repair-related complaints, serving as the escalation point for the repairs and void teams.
**About You:
- Qualifications: HND or equivalent in construction or building studies.
- Experience: Proven track record in specifying repairs and void works.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction techniques and regulatory requirements.
- Skills: Exceptional communication abilities with the power to influence and engage stakeholders.
- License: Full UK Driving Licence.
**Benefits:
- Competitive Pay: Attractive rates with progression and annual increases.
- Leave: Generous annual leave allowance - 35 days!!!
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Family Support: Maternity, adoption, and parental leave schemes.
- Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme with substantial employer contribution.
- Perks: Travel benefits and discounts across a wide range of stores.
- Relocation Support: Assistance for those moving for the role.
This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the esteemed University
Salary up to 44k.
Will also consider someone on a temporary contract through agency payrolled via an umbrella company, pay approx £30 p/h