Barracks Damage & Compliance Lead

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Job summary

Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, is looking for a highly organised Barrack Damage Manager to oversee inspection, damage assessment and repair coordination across 127 buildings and 2,500 soldiers’ accommodation spaces.

You will ensure safety, compliance and operational readiness of facilities, liaising with contractors and military stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and within policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, facilities support, accommodation services or maintenance coordination.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Experience conducting inspections and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with contractors, occupants and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• Understanding of workplace health & safety requirements.
• Experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of accommodation blocks and facilities to identify damage 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 and coordinate repairs through the helpdesk system.
• Liaise with contractors, facilities teams and service providers.
• Track repair progress and ensure works are completed within timescales.
• Escalate urgent or safety-critical issues when needed.
• Monitor contractor performance and service delivery standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, damage registers and correspondence.
• Ensure records comply with policies and procedures.
• Produce reports on repair trends and building conditions.
• Support data management and system updates.
• Coordinate with military accommodation teams and stakeholders on damages and repairs.
• Provide guidance on accommodation standards and reporting procedures.
• Respond to queries and resolve issues professionally.
• Build effective working relationships across departments.

Skills

Administration

Facilities support

Accommodation services

Maintenance coordination

Inspections

Record keeping

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Health & safety

Defence/government experience

Damage management

Asset management systems

Facilities standards

Qualifications in FM/Admin

Education

Facilities management / property services / administration qualification

Tools

Maintenance/asset management systems

Job description

Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, is looking for a highly organised Barrack Damage Manager to oversee inspection, damage assessment and repair coordination across 127 buildings and 2,500 soldiers’ accommodation spaces.

You will ensure safety, compliance and operational readiness of facilities, liaising with contractors and military stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and within policy guidance.