Fabric Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Fabric Manager to oversee maintenance operations in Stoke. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a vehicle allowance and generous annual leave. The successful candidate will manage engineering teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain high service delivery levels. If you have a strong background in building trades and a passion for delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2x annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities and professional qualifications

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Access to mental wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Experience in managing building trades and ensuring compliance with health and safety.
• Ability to manage own time and deliver within expected timescales.

Responsibilities

• Manage Planned Preventative/Reactive Maintenance for the estate.
• Liaise with clients and provide effective communication.
• Oversee the management of engineering staff and sub-contractors.

Skills

Building Trades Knowledge

Health & Safety Compliance

Time Management

Client Liaison

Education

C&G Fabric Qualifications

IOSH Certification

Job description

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Equans is looking for a Fabric Manager to join our team in Stoke on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, a company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and benefits package.

The role holder will be responsible for the performance of Equans engineers/sub-contractors and maintaining Equans and industry standards within the Stoke Schools PFI contract. To provide advice, guidance, and support to both the client and engineering teams to ensure appropriate and compliant solutions and efficient customer service delivery.

What will you deliver?

• Day-to-day management of Planned Preventative/Reactive Maintenance, ensuring the estate remains statutory compliant.
• Client liaison - providing effective communication to the client and the schools within the contract.
• Overall management of permanent, temporary, and contract engineering staff.
• Management and control of Fabric maintenance operations across the contract.
• Reporting on service management in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
• Ensuring all jobs are managed within the contract budget and providing technical support for the submission of extra works/quotations.
• Ensuring all technical elements of the contract meet the client's requirements.
• Management of sub-contractors.
• Providing a consistent level of service delivery.
• Innovative management to meet changing business or operational circumstances.
• General support and advice concerning Fabric issues.
• Understanding changes in Fabric legislation and regulations and implementing them at the account level as required.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus, and benefits package, which includes:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Time-served (C&G) Fabric qualifications.
• Good working knowledge of building trades.
• Health & Safety knowledge and experience within occupied premises.
• IOSH certification.
• An understanding of priorities, planning, organizing work, and managing own time to deliver within expected timescales.
• Confidence in own ability and motivation to deliver, with opportunities to further develop.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly [number missing] employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans provides technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.

Our 13,000 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organizations, and government embrace the energy transition towards net zero, as well as the digital & industrial transitions shaping our future.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role interests you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values. If you join Equans, you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You will also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a relocation package. Some roles may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this advert. Agency involvement is not required. All inquiries should be directed to the resourcing team, not to Equans Managers.