University of Edinburgh
Job title:
Deputy Maintenance Services Manager (Reactive)
Company
University of Edinburgh
Job description
Job Description:Grade UE07: £39,347.00 to £46,974.00 Per Annum.Corporate Services Group / Estates / Maintenance Services.Open Ended Contract – Permanent.Full Time – 35 hours per week.The Opportunity:Maintenance Services employ a mix of circa 100 multidisciplined trades, semi-skilled, technical and administrative staff who are responsible for the planning, organising, service and repair of over 350 core buildings within the University of Edinburgh estate.We now require a Deputy Maintenance Services Manager to manage the reactive operations within Maintenance Services. You will have direct line management responsibility for Area Team Leaders who are responsible for managing multidisciplined trades teams across the Estate.You will use performance management data to focus on the effective workload management of circa 50,000 reactive and planned work requests per annum. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding maintenance services standards and performance in line with current Service Level Agreements.We are looking for an experienced individual with a Maintenance/FM background and who has managed multiple teams whilst encouraging staff development. You will be a strong team-player who is capable of working both in a team and on your own and preferably have financial/budget management experience.Applicants should be competent using Microsoft Office, including Excel & Outlook and be able to interpret and present different types of data, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, whilst working efficiently to deadlines. Previous experience of using a CAFM system would also be beneficial.Our ideal candidate will be reliable, articulate and a highly motivated individual with superb interpersonal skills with a willingness to embrace new challenges. You will be joining a dynamic and fast paced environment that provides exceptional customer service to an expanding world class estate.Your skills and attributes for success:
- Extensive maintenance or facilities management experience. Relevant technical qualification with evidence of managerial experience.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills, with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
- Experience of managing operational performance, establishing/delivering relevant KPI’s and targets, producing related reports as required.
- A comprehensive practical knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory regulations relating to Building Maintenance.
- Sound practical knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the Construction Design and Management Regulations and other relevant statutory requirements, and the consequence on non-compliance.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with work planning and estimating experience.
Click for a copy of the full job description.As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347.00 to £46,974.00 Per Annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsHow to ApplyPlease apply online, including uploading a covering letter and your current CV.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 22 July 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583 and currently occupies more than 550 academic, administrative and residential buildings throughout the city of Edinburgh across 5 campuses; Central Area, Kings Buildings, Easter Bush, Bio- Quarter and the Western General Hospital. There are also sporting facilities at Peffermill.The estate is an exciting mix of eras and architecture. Whilst many of the buildings enjoy listed status and are integral to the unique qualities and characteristics of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Edinburgh, many more have been added over the years as the University has grown. The portfolio ranges from nationally important, iconic, historical buildings through to state of the art teaching, research and sporting facilities. The University of Edinburgh has a significant programme of estates investment underway, in both capital development and also in the infrastructure and resilience of the estate. This investment will help to ensure that the university remains at the forefront of world leading teaching, learning and research.The Estates Department is part of the Corporate Services Group and provides a range of key activities that help the University to achieve its corporate objectives. It is an integrated centre of excellence responsible for implementing decisions related to the buildings, fabric and infrastructure of the University. It provides specialist advice to the University on strategic estates issues as well as its statutory obligations.
Expected salary
£39347 – 46974 per year
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:24:26 GMT
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