Minor Works Officer

Northumbria University; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 36.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northumbria University is seeking a skilled professional to manage the receipt, procurement and delivery of minor building and engineering works. You will consult with customers throughout the process, coordinating with the Facilities and Estates team to ensure a smooth service experience.

You will support planning and managing term and cyclical maintenance contracts, procure external providers, and oversee performance to ensure value for money and regulatory compliance.

Formación

• Knowledge of procurement, delivery and management of minor works.
• Understanding of cost estimation and technical specs for minor building projects.
• Familiarity with H&S legislation and regulatory standards.

Responsabilidades

• Manage receipt, procurement and delivery of minor building and engineering works.
• Consult with customers throughout the process from request to final delivery.
• Procure external service providers and oversee their performance for value and compliance.
• Maintain project documentation, ensure quality control and resolve issues with contractors.
• Work with the Facilities and Estates team to deliver minor works and projects.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Minor works management

Cost estimation

M&E knowledge

Health and Safety

Educación

Trade background with formal training

Herramientas

Procurement systems

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role involves managing the receipt, procurement, and delivery of minor building and engineering works, ensuring services meet customer expectations and budget You will consult with customers throughout the process, from initial request to final delivery. Working closely with the Maintenance Services Delivery and Projects team, you’ll ensure a smooth and coordinated service experience.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role involves managing the receipt, procurement, and delivery of minor building and engineering works, ensuring services meet customer expectations and budget You will consult with customers throughout the process, from initial request to final delivery. Working closely with the Maintenance Services Delivery and Projects team, you’ll ensure a smooth and coordinated service experience. You’ll support the Asset Life-cycle Manager in planning and managing term and cyclical maintenance contracts, helping to deliver cost-effective improvements. The role also includes procuring external service providers in line with University regulations and overseeing their performance to ensure value for money and compliance. All works must adhere to statutory legislation, best practice, and the University’s Health and Safety Policy. You’ll maintain accurate project documentation, oversee quality control, and be able to confidently challenge contractors and find a satisfactory resolution for any issues that arise when necessary. Additionally, you’ll work collaboratively with a small team to ensure efficient delivery of minor works and projects.

Further Information Is Available In The Job Description .

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

About The Team

You will be working within our busy Facilities and Estates team to deliver and manage minor works across City and Coach Lane Campuses and all of our accommodation blocks.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who meets the criteria below, ideally with a trade background supported by formal training -

• Comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, such as procurement, delivery and management of minor works
• Working knowledge of cost estimation, technical specification in relation to minor building projects and associated M&E requirements.
• Working knowledge of, cost estimation and technical specification in relation to minor building and fabric, mechanical and electrical engineering works.
• Clear understanding of the standards and regulations set for the conduct and output for the role
• Working knowledge of the activities of other areas of the University relevant to the role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of H&S legislation.

Possession of a full, clean driving licence is preferred.

Further information is available in the person specification .

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contactBarry Mather at [e-mail] .

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.

About Us

Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us . With over 37,000 students from over 140 countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more . Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process. Apply now and join a community committed to transforming society and the economy. Explore " Our Exceptional People , Our Values and Behaviours " page to learn more about our commitments and see our Privacy Policy for further details.