Extra Works Manager

Exciting opportunity to work for a leading FM Service Provider situated in Hertfordshire. CBW is currently recruiting for a Small Works Manager to be based on a commercial building located in Hertfordshire. The purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of small maintenance and minor works projects across the site. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000, further training and career progression.

Key duties & Responsibilities

• The Minor Works Manager will liaise with the Contract Manager in the provision of programme planning and delivery.
• The Minor Works Manager will ensure any related operational policies and procedures are adhered to for the assigned projects.
• The post-holder is expected to assist in other non-project specific initiatives that are associated with the delivery of the maintenance contract.
• Define with support, and maintain under review, the overall aims, objectives, and scope of the works programme.
• Agree the appropriate budget, ensuring delivery of the programme within this budget.
• Manage and report progress against the agreed cost plan.
• Ensure appropriate programme and project management disciplines are in place to ensure delivery of plan against agreed performance measures.
• Ensure appropriate risk management strategies and methods are in place for controlling quality.
• Determine an appropriate schedule of works for each scheme, liaising with the wider Operations team to ensure effective customer engagement.
• Assume overall financial responsibility for allocating projects.
• Production of risk assessments and method statements for works undertaken.
• Attend, where required, site meetings to liaise with new and existing customers.
• Manage the activities of external advisors and contractors including management of their appointment.
• Responsible for providing customers with detailed plans and quotes for works.
• Effectively manage and co-ordinate trades, plans and quotes.
• Track and manage the invoicing process to ensure billing targets are achieved.
• Track and manage and report the work in progress for the small works team.
• Provide technical support and knowledge to maintenance activity.
• Understand and be aware of the requirements of all relevant Health, Safety, Environment and quality legislation.

Hour of work

Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm

Requirements

• Experience in Facilities Management.
• Hold a trade qualification (Apprenticeship, M&E, C&G, NVQ etc).
• Experience running small projects (Up to 20k).
• Knowledge of project and programme management processes and techniques.
• Technical knowledge in construction or design.
• Understanding of asset management, project management and facilities management.
• A sound knowledge of the business standards, statutory and regulatory requirements of our industry.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate complex/technical information in a clear and concise manner (both verbally and in written format).
• Strong analytical & organisational skills, including the maintenance of accurate project records.
• Experience in conducting analysis/due diligence in terms of contract negotiation.