Building Fabric Supervisor

Fawkes & Reece London; Horsham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is looking for an experienced Building Fabric Supervisor to oversee reactive maintenance, PPM, void works and minor projects across a varied property portfolio in the Horsham area. You will survey properties, prepare scopes, manage voids, coordinate teams and ensure safety and quality across multiple sites.

The role requires a recognised qualification in building fabric or a related trade, at least three years of maintenance experience, strong knowledge of defects and

Qualifications

• Qualified in building fabric, construction, or a relevant trade.
• Minimum three years' experience in property maintenance.
• Experience surveying and scoping fabric repairs, voids and refurbishments.
• Experience managing voids and minor projects from inspection to completion.
• Strong knowledge of building defects, materials and repair solutions.
• Experience supervising operatives and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and using property management systems.
• Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.
• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Survey properties and voids, diagnose defects and identify required repairs and compliance issues.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, specifications, quotations and project programmes.
• Manage void works and minor projects from initial inspection through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate operatives, subcontractors, materials, access and schedules.
• Provide technical advice to clients on repair options, risks, costs and practical solutions.
• Supervise operatives and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of workmanship, productivity and safety.
• Carry out quality inspections, manage snagging and ensure defects are rectified.
• Maintain accurate job records, progress updates, variations and completion documentation using relevant IT systems.
• Identify risks relating to asbestos, structural integrity, fire safety and building services, escalating where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and workplace assessments, with out-of-hours call-out support as required.

Skills

Building fabric survey

Project scoping

Voids management

Supervision

Client liaison

Excel

FM systems

Driving licence

Education

Building fabric qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Property management systems

MS Office

Job description

Building Fabric Supervisor

Location: Horsham

Salary: £43,500-£44,500 per annum + company vehicle

Hours: 40 hours per week

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Fabric Supervisor to oversee reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), void works and minor projects across a varied property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Survey properties and voids, diagnose defects and identify required repairs and compliance issues.


• Prepare detailed scopes of work, specifications, quotations and project programmes.


• Manage void works and minor projects from initial inspection through to completion and handover.


• Coordinate operatives, subcontractors, materials, access and schedules.


• Provide technical advice to clients on repair options, risks, costs and practical solutions.


• Supervise operatives and subcontractors, ensuring high standards of workmanship, productivity and safety.


• Carry out quality inspections, manage snagging and ensure defects are rectified.


• Maintain accurate job records, progress updates, variations and completion documentation using relevant IT systems.


• Identify risks relating to asbestos, structural integrity, fire safety and building services, escalating where necessary.


• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements.


• Deliver toolbox talks and workplace assessments, with out-of-hours call-out support as required.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised qualification in building fabric, construction or a relevant trade.


• Minimum three years' relevant property maintenance experience.


• Proven experience surveying and scoping building fabric repairs, void works and refurbishment projects.


• Experience managing projects and voids from inspection through to completion.


• Strong knowledge of building defects, construction methods, materials and cost-effective repair solutions.


• Experience supervising operatives and subcontractors.


• Good understanding of hard facilities management (FM) services and building services interfaces.


• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.


• Commercial awareness, including variations, quotations, budgets and programme management.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and confident using property management systems.


• Valid CSCS card and full UK driving licence.


• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

• SSSTS or equivalent health and safety qualification.


• PASMA and Scaffold Inspector training, or willingness to undertake training.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, solutions-focused supervisor to take ownership of building fabric maintenance, voids and minor works while delivering a high-quality service to clients.