We are recruiting for a successful, family-owned business offering a friendly, close-knit working environment where individual contribution is recognised and valued.They are looking for a highly organised and proactive Reactive Works Manager to coordinate commercial M&E and building-maintenance works.This is a fast-paced, predominantly office-based role involving extensive use of MS-Office applications, regular communication with clients, subcontractors and in-house operatives, together with occasional site visits to inspect and survey prospective works.
DutiesReceiving and assessing client maintenance requestsPreparing quotations and obtaining subcontractor pricesCoordinating reactive works from instruction through to completionKeeping clients informed and resolving issues promptlyArranging subcontractors, operatives, access and materialsMonitoring live jobs, reports and completion documentationVisiting sites when surveys or inspections are requiredWorks will be to; commercial plant rooms, boilers, pumps, plumbing, gas testing, air conditioning, legionella works, electrical repairs, roofing, decorating, flooring and general building-fabric maintenance.
The personYou will need previous experience in commercial M&E, reactive maintenance, minor works or facilities management. You do not need to be an expert in every trade, but you must understand building services sufficiently well to assess requirements, question subcontractors and coordinate the correct response.A background in commercial plumbing, heating, mechanical services, electrical services, HVAC or multi-skilled building maintenance would be particularly suitable.
Also requiredStrong organisational and prioritisation skillsGood commercial awareness and quotation experienceConfident client and subcontractor communicationExcellent computer, email and administrative abilityA positive, resilient and productive approachThe ability to remain composed when priorities changeA full UK driving licenceThis position would suit an experienced building-services professional who has moved from the tools into coordination, supervision or small-works management.With interviews available from Monday the 3rd of August, salary is 45k to 50k + company car.