Repairs & Maintenance Manager (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Repairs & Maintenance Manager within an esteemed institution. This fixed-term role focuses on overseeing repairs and maintenance, ensuring quality assurance, and managing contractor performance. You will play a pivotal role in liaising with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for construction management and wish to contribute to a prestigious organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates with progression

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Generous maternity and parental leave

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Travel benefits and retail discounts

Relocation support schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques and building standards.
• Experience of specifying repairs and void works.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor performance and ensure quality assurance.
• Approve high value orders and manage complaints related to repairs.

Skills

Construction Techniques

Building Standards Regulatory Requirements

Health and Safety Regulations

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

HND or equivalent in Construction or Building Studies

Job description

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Repairs & Maintenance Manager (Fixed Term), Cambridge

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Client:

University of Cambridge

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role:

An exciting opportunity for a 12 month Repairs & Maintenance Manager has arisen within Estates Division.

Authorise orders and approve variation price works from agreed SoR's. Offer technical support to Customer Contact Centre to ensure that works are value for money. Promptly instruct contractor and confirm agreed timescale. Liaise with housing mangers as necessary.

Order Approvals

Approve and review high value orders, variations, and completed works prior to invoice.

Quality Assurance

Lead on all areas of quality assurance including sharing site visit responsibility with contractors. Manage requests for pre inspections and post inspections with contractors. Communicate inspection KPIs to key stakeholders.

Works Delivery

Ensure that all works are completed within agreed time frame work and that this is accurately monitored through weekly WIP reports.

Contractor Management

Ensure strict adherence to Contractor code of conduct and agreed SLAs. Lead contract progress meetings to manage performance.

Complaint and Query Lead

Manage all complaints responses related to repairs from inception and act as escalation point for repairs and void teams.

Further details about the role and duties can be found in the Further Information document.

About you:

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:

• An HND or equivalent in construction or building studies.
• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• Knowledge of building standards regulatory requirements in relation to repairs and maintenance.
• Demonstrable knowledge of construction Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience of specifying Repairs and void works.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven ability to influence and gain credibility with senior stakeholders and customers.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.