Maintenance & Building Projects Manager

Maintenance & Building Projects Manager Ref: ME2324081

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £50,157 per annum (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)

Reporting to: Head of Estates

Primary Location: Northampton, Booth Lane Campus

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024

Interview Date: TBC

About Northampton College

Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as ‘good’ with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.

The Team

The Estates Team are very proud to support Northampton College’s culture of high standards, an inclusive working and learning environment, and a professional committed workforce who are focussed on supporting our students to achieve the best they possibly can.

The Role

As the Maintenance and Building Project Manager you will provide leadership for maintaining and improving the college Estate, as a member of the College Management Team. You will manage large procurement projects, oversee services contracts to include utilities & cleaning and security, manage minor capital projects and support the development of major projects as required. You will be responsible for overseeing minor works and for providing expert input to a wide range of other investment projects. You will also provide support and cover for the Head of Estates, working as part of the overall Estates management team. You will have the confidence and customer service skills to engage with college staff, including the Executive Management Team and Principal, and the ability to work at pace and bring priority tasks to completion quickly.

Working Patterns

Hours of Duty: Minimum of 37 hours per week operating over a shift pattern, if required, attendance as necessary, Normal day shift pattern is expected to be 08:00 – 16:30. Some out of normal hours work is required as is attendance during emergency situations

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

• Significant experience of managing all aspects of Building and Estate maintenance on a large and complex estate.
• Ability to develop project designs, originating and interpreting drawings and developing or obtaining appropriate cost estimates.
• Proven budget management experience

Rewards and Benefits include

• 43 days annual leave, comprising 32 personal days, pro rata (1 September – 31 August), including 8 bank holidays and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year.
• Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel.
• Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of 25.20%)
• Right to request flexible working from start date.
• Access to continued professional development.
• Free car parking and electric car charging facilities.
• Gym facilities.
• 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline.
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes.
• Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative).

If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to https://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/working-for-us.html for further details on how to apply.

This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.