Building Maintenance Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

7 Month Contract

Location: Wrexham

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Building Maintenance Officer for a 7 month contract in Wrexham. The role focuses on maintaining educational properties, ensuring compliance, and supporting both planned and emergency works across the county’s educational estate.

The post involves surveying, project oversight, and collaboration with the Access & School Places Team. Travel across Wrexham County Borough is required, with bi-weekly pay and a chance to contribute to facility

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Surveying, Building Maintenance, Property Services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance standards.
• Proven track record in managing planned and reactive maintenance projects.
• Experience in preparing specifications, work schedules, and tender documents.
• Familiarity with building legislation, regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel throughout Wrexham County Borough.
• Experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
• Understanding of education estate management.
• Experience in managing contractors and capital maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert building surveying and maintenance services for educational properties.
• Coordinate planned, cyclical, reactive, and statutory maintenance programs.
• Assist in design, specification, procurement, and execution of refurbishment projects.
• Analyze condition surveys and provide technical recommendations and budgets.
• Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, tender documents, and contract details.
• Oversee contractor work and approve payments.
• Provide technical support to schools, managers, and council officers.
• Ensure adherence to building maintenance laws, health & safety standards, and council protocols.
• Maintain relationships with contractors, schools, and external partners.
• Aid in planning maintenance and installation programs across the educational estate.

Skills

Building Surveying

Building Maintenance

Property Services

Stakeholder management

Communication

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Public sector experience

Education estate management

Education

Qualifications in Building Surveying

Job description

Wrexham, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/08/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

Building Maintenance Officer – 7 Month Contract

Location: Wrexham

Contract: 7 Month Contract

Summary

Wrexham County Borough Council's Education & Early Intervention Service is looking for a seasoned Building Maintenance Officer. This position is pivotal in maintaining, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the Council's educational properties. Collaborating with the Access & School Places Team and the Building Maintenance Team, the role is essential in keeping educational facilities safe, compliant, and operational. The officer will offer expert surveying and maintenance advice, oversee maintenance projects, and support both planned and emergency works across the county's educational properties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert building surveying and maintenance services for educational properties.
• Facilitate planned, cyclical, reactive, and statutory maintenance programs.
• Assist in the design, specification, procurement, and execution of refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Analyze condition surveys and provide technical recommendations and budget forecasts.
• Prepare feasibility studies, specifications, tender documents, and contract details.
• Oversee contractor work and authorize payments as necessary.
• Offer technical support and guidance to schools, managers, and council officers.
• Ensure adherence to building maintenance laws, health & safety standards, and council protocols.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors, consultants, schools, and external partners.
• Aid in planning and coordinating maintenance and installation programs across the educational estate.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in Building Surveying, Building Maintenance, Property Services, or a related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance standards.
• Proven track record in managing planned and reactive maintenance projects.
• Experience in preparing specifications, work schedules, and tender documents.
• Familiarity with relevant building legislation, regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel throughout Wrexham County Borough.
• Experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
• Understanding of education estate management.
• Experience in managing contractors and capital maintenance programs.
• Relevant qualifications in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, or Building Maintenance.

What's on Offer?

• 7 Month Contract
• Location: Wrexham
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of educational facilities across the borough.
• A diverse role involving project delivery, compliance, surveying, and stakeholder engagement.

Ideal for individuals with experience as a Building Maintenance Officer, Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Estates Officer, Maintenance Surveyor, Facilities Surveyor, Asset Officer, or Property Maintenance Manager.