Construction Supervisor

VanRath; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organization in Northern Ireland seeks a Senior Supervisor for their property maintenance team. Responsibilities include leading a team of supervisors, ensuring compliance and quality in maintenance services, and managing contracts effectively. Ideal candidates have a degree or equivalent in a construction-related field along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers generous holiday entitlement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (23 days + 12 public holidays, pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising multi-trade maintenance teams, ideally within a social housing or public sector environment.
• A degree or equivalent in a construction-related subject with 2+ years' relevant experience.
• A BTEC HND/HNC or equivalent with 3+ years' relevant experience.
• Be a time-served craftsperson with at least 4+ years' relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of DLO Supervisors to deliver maintenance services.
• Ensure adequate resources are in place.
• Liaise with district teams to review and update contract delivery.
• Oversee health & safety compliance and conduct risk assessments.
• Authorise timesheets and monitor contractor performance.
• Analyse KPIs and take corrective action as required.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management activities.

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a respected public sector organisation in their search for an experienced Senior Supervisor to join their property maintenance team. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential housing services, ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained, and compliant.

The Role

As Senior Supervisor, you will lead and coordinate a team of supervisors across a range of maintenance activities, including:

• Building and specialist works
• Electrical inspection and testing
• Void property maintenance

You will be responsible for organising resources, managing workloads, and ensuring operational targets are met efficiently and cost-effectively. The role also involves close collaboration with stakeholders, oversight of subcontractors, and contributing to business planning and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of DLO Supervisors to deliver maintenance services.
• Ensure adequate labour, plant, vehicles, and stock resources are in place.
• Liaise regularly with district teams to review and update contract delivery.
• Oversee health & safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate with H&S officers.
• Authorise timesheets, monitor contractor performance, and manage specialist subcontractors.
• Analyse KPIs, management information, and system data, taking corrective action as required.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management activities.

Candidate Profile

We\'re seeking candidates with proven experience supervising multi-trade maintenance teams, ideally within a social housing or public sector environment. Applicants should have one of the following:

• A degree or equivalent in a construction-related subject with 2+ years\' relevant experience, OR
• A BTEC HND/HNC or equivalent with 3+ years\' relevant experience, OR
• Be a time-served craftsperson with at least 4+ years\' relevant experience.

Additional requirements:

• Experience in response maintenance is desirable.
• Basic IT proficiency.
• A valid Access NI (Basic) check (or willingness to obtain).
• Access to suitable transport for carrying out duties.

What\'s on Offer

• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.
• Generous holiday entitlement (23 days + 12 public holidays, pro-rata).
• Opportunity to work with a respected public sector organisation delivering essential services.

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Please note the successful applicant will be subject to an AccessNI check