Building Maintenance Officer

This role suits someone who is passionate about delivering excellent learning experiences, committed to maintaining high standards, and confident working both independently and collaboratively to support a skilled and safe workforce. Purpose of the Role Building Maintenance Officer The Building Maintenance team identify, prioritise and manage the delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works; Conduct site inspections and carry out property condition surveys and oversee the management of Legionella / asbestos hazards and statutory compliance works on behalf of the Council. Support the implementation of corporate landlord model and new computer aided facilities management system. MAIN DUTIES Building Maintenance Officer As directed undertake planned maintenance along with revenue and minor capital work projects. Identify and understand scheme requirements and develop a design brief. Carry out surveys and, interpreting the requirements of the client, develop effective, imaginative and innovative solutions to meet the scheme’s requirements in a cost-effective manner. Within overall procedural framework develop and maintain systems and procedures to manage risk and financial resources effectively. Manage project delivery and ensure that the individual scheme objectives are met. Ensure that design work is carried out in compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) legislation. Respond to reactive maintenance requirements and assess most appropriate course of action. Inspect and identify work requirements, prepare estimates and provide advice to clients, prepare specification and drawings as necessary, seek tender / quotations and manage delivery of the necessary works. Carry out inspections and identify remedial work requirements following acts of vandalism, fire or storm damage or other insurance related claims. Carry out condition surveys and prepare reports and estimates in assessment of planned maintenance requirements and works prioritisation. Carry out dilapidation surveys and prepare reports and estimates at the commencement or termination of leasing arrangements. Carry out surveys and, in conjunction with the Fire Officer, prepare reports and estimates in connection with fire risk assessments. Provide technical support and advice to elected Members, senior officers and partners, as appropriate. Visit designated sites across the borough to provide support and technical advice. The Maintenance Officer will be assigned a specific area and will be expected to carry out regular site visits, maintaining a strong familiarity with all statutory compliance requirements relating to each property. In addition, to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), you will be required to undertake contractor post-inspections. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Building Maintenance Officer A casual car user’s allowance is available. The post holder must hold a current driving license Occasional work outside normal hours may be required. A flexitime scheme is currently in operation. Hybrid Working Qualifications / Training Essential (E) or Desirable (D) Method of Assessment Qualified to at least HND/HNC level in a related discipline E.C.D.L. or equivalent Computer qualification Experience of working in a construction related discipline Post qualification experience in building maintenance and minor works design and project management Experience in contract management, administration and supervision Experience managing project and programme budgets Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team Experience preparing estimates, drawings, specifications and tenders Experience carrying out condition surveys and estimates Experience using CAD Knowledge Knowledge Method of Assessment Knowledge of building construction, maintenance and planned design