Hard FM Supervisor Fabric

Medway Food Partnership; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medway Council in Kent is recruiting a Hard FM Supervisor to manage building fabric and supervise on-site works across corporate properties.

You will oversee contractors and in-house teams, ensure safety, compliance and timely delivery within budget, and support the implementation of planned and reactive maintenance programmes.

Qualifications

• Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
• Right to work in the UK is required; Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors and in-house resources on a daily basis, monitoring performance, quality and progress of works.
• Verify completed works and support contract administration with accurate documentation, permits and compliance records.
• Promote safe systems of work, align operations with Climate Action commitments and statutory requirements.

Job description

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Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf or other Corporate Sites

Closing Date:

22/11/2026

Job Category:

Capital Projects

Region / Division:

Kent

Business Unit:

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a dynamic Hard FM Supervisor, who has a background in the management of building fabric, to effectively deliver the contractual management of FM Service’s via supply chain partners, the management and monitoring of statutory compliance and maintenance activities across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within the budget, and in line with the Facilities Maintenance & Capital Projects asset management strategies

You will be required to support the effective delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across the Council’s corporate property portfolio through day-to-day supervision and technical oversight of Building Fabric works. The role ensures that all building fabric activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with statutory requirements, agreed service levels, and maintenance plans.

The post holder is responsible for overseeing contractors and in-house resources on a daily basis, monitoring performance, quality, and progress of works, and ensuring timely resolution of issues. The role provides practical supervision on site, verifies completed works, and supports contract administration by ensuring documentation, permits, and compliance records are accurately maintained. Working closely with the Hard FM Manager, the role contributes to the implementation of planned and reactive maintenance programmes, supports continuous improvement of building fabric service delivery, and assists in maintaining asset reliability and building safety.

The position also plays a key role in promoting safe systems of work, supporting sustainability objectives, and ensuring operations align with the Council’s strategic priorities, including statutory compliance, the Golden Thread, and Climate Action commitments.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

We are seeking a Hard FM Supervisor Fabric to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.
• For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.
• Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
• Please note, we prioritise applications from current Medway Council redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.