Repairs and Maintenance - Construction Data Risk Manager

Whitbread; Dunstable; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Data Risk Manager, where your expertise in risk management will safeguard the future of a growing portfolio of hotels. This dynamic role involves identifying and managing technical risks, ensuring compliance, and driving smarter decisions across a vast network of properties. With exciting expansion plans and a commitment to excellence, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers significant opportunities for professional growth. Embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus up to 30%

Healthcare for you and your family

Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays

25% discount on restaurant brands

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, architectural, or maintenance environments.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and records management principles.

Responsibilities

• Set standards for build quality and manage technical records.
• Conduct audits and improve compliance standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Risk Management

Construction Contracts (JCT, NEC)

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Membership in Archives and Records Association (ARA)

Tools

Records Management Systems

Job description

Repairs and Maintenance - Construction Data Risk Manager

30 April 2025

Location: Dunstable, hybrid working, minimum 3 days per week in the office. Role will require some occasional travel to our London office and sites around the UK and Ireland.

Bring your expertise in risk management to the front line of one of the UK’s most ambitious hotel expansions — and help safeguard the future of more than 850 thriving properties.

As a Construction Data Risk Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for identifying and managing technical risks across a portfolio of more than 85,000 bedrooms. From uncovering documentation gaps to leading re-surveys and site investigations, your work will directly protect our properties, our people, and our brand. It’s a chance to dig deep into data and drive smarter, safer decisions at scale.

At Whitbread, home of Premier Inn, you’ll join a powerhouse team of specialists across construction, estates, and property acquisition. Together, we ensure that every hotel meets the highest industry standards and delivers a consistently excellent experience for our guests. Your role will be key in ensuring compliance and preventing issues before they escalate in sites across the country.

This isn’t just a desk job – it’s an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of property risk management. With 7,000 new rooms on the horizon and growing international reach, the scope for impact is massive.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
• Healthcare: For you and your family
• Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our restaurant brands

What you’ll do:

• Set the standards for our build quality, control access to accurate and comprehensive technical records of property assets, including building information, component details, and maintenance history.
• Hold regular reviews with external project managers, refurbishment, and maintenance teams, setting clear targets for information delivery to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits to assess and improve standards, and identify opportunities for process or system improvements.
• Design, develop, and curate a filing system to oversee the management of digital and paper-based records, standardizing information sources throughout the business.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (development, estates, procurement) and external stakeholders (developers, contractors).

What we need:

• Previous experience within construction, architectural, or maintenance environments, with expert knowledge of construction contracts such as JCT and NEC.
• Membership in the Archives and Records Association (ARA) is a plus, along with experience in records management or awareness of information management principles, systems, and archives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence across multiple stakeholders.
• A self-motivated problem solver who is keen to make a difference, capable of challenging and questioning, and able to make objective recommendations.

Be part of our Property Team at Whitbread

Our Property Team handles new premises, refits, floor plans, repairs, and maintenance — all crucial for preparing our spaces for guests. With plans to expand our portfolio to over 800 hotels across the UK, Germany, and the UAE, there are significant opportunities to join us on this journey and help us reach new global destinations. We’re just warming up.