Barrack Damage Manager

Sodexo Group

Colchester

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 45,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a highly organised Barrack Damage Manager to join the team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. You will manage accommodation facilities across the site, ensuring safety, compliance, and readiness for occupancy, coordinating inspections and repairs with contractors and military stakeholders.

Reporting to the facilities leadership, you will maintain accurate records, generate reports on damage trends, and support cost recovery activities while upholding high health

Qualifications

Experience in administration, facilities support, accommodation services, or maintenance coordination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements.
Experience operating at unit/department manager level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of barrack blocks and facilities to identify damage, maintenance issues, and compliance concerns.
Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities through the helpdesk reporting system with contractors and facilities teams.
Maintain accurate inspection reports, damage registers, and related correspondence.
Liaise with military accommodation teams and stakeholders regarding damages and repairs.
Ensure inspections and processes comply with health & safety and organisational standards.
Support cost recovery processes and prepare documentation for claims.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administration

Maintenance coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication

Defence experience

Level 4/5 qualification

Damage management

Education

Level 4/5 qualification (or equivalent)

Facilities management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance/asset systems

Job description

40 hours per week
Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00 with a 1-hour lunchbreak
up to £45,000.00 per annum
Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Barrack Damage Manager to join the team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This is a key role supporting the effective management, maintenance, and operational readiness of military accommodation and associated facilities across the site.

Managing over 127 buildings and approximately 2,500 soldiers’ accommodation spaces, you will play a vital role in ensuring barrack facilities remain safe, functional, compliant, and fit for occupancy.

This position would suit someone with experience in facilities support, accommodation services, property management, maintenance coordination, or operational administration who is confident managing inspections, coordinating repairs, handling sensitive situations, and working within a structured environment.

As Barrack Damage Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the assessment, investigation, reporting, and resolution of damage across barrack accommodation and facilities. You will work closely with contractors, accommodation teams, military stakeholders, and helpdesk services to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and in line with operational requirements and compliance standards.

What you’ll do:

Inspections & Damage Assessment

Conduct inspections of accommodation blocks and facilities to identify damage, maintenance issues, and compliance concerns
Investigate reported incidents and assess repair requirements
Produce detailed inspection reports, photographs, and condition assessments
Monitor recurring or high-risk building issues

Repair & Maintenance Coordination

Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities through the helpdesk reporting system
Liaise with contractors, facilities teams, and service providers
Track repair progress and ensure works are completed within agreed timescales
Escalate urgent or safety-critical issues where required
Monitor contractor performance and service delivery standards

Administration & Record Management

Maintain accurate inspection reports, damage registers, and correspondence
Ensure records are compliant with company policies and procedures
Produce reports on repair trends, building conditions, and outstanding issues
Support data management and system updates

Stakeholder Liaison

Liaise with military accommodation teams and stakeholders regarding damages and repairs
Provide guidance on accommodation standards and reporting procedures
Respond to queries and resolve issues professionally and efficiently
Build effective working relationships across multiple departments

Compliance & Governance

Ensure all inspections and processes comply with health & safety and organisational standards
Support audits and compliance reviews through accurate documentation
Identify recurring damage trends and non-compliance concerns
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and process development

Cost Recovery & Financial Support

Support cost recovery processes relating to occupant or third-party damages
Prepare evidence and supporting documentation for claims
Assist with tracking repair expenditure and maintaining accurate financial records

What you bring:

Experience in administration, facilities support, accommodation services, or maintenance coordination
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience conducting inspections and maintaining accurate records
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, occupants, and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems
Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements
Experience operating at unit/department manager level OR Level 4/5 qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable

Experience within Defence, government, or compliance-led environments
Experience in damage management or contractor coordination
Knowledge of facilities maintenance and repair processes
Familiarity with maintenance or asset management systems
Understanding of Armed Forces procedures and accommodation standards
Qualification in facilities management, property services, administration, or related discipline

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer: