School Premises manager

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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Location – Birmingham

As the School Premises Manager you will serve the needs of the project, and be responsible for the overall provision of day to day repairs for the School Site including PPM’s and to assist with the other School Premises Managers employed as part of a team at the School to ensure the delivery of Services.

What you will be doing:

• Open and close the school daily, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe and secure
• Activate/deactivate alarms and lock all doors, windows, and gates at the end of each day
• Check heating, lighting, and hot water systems for functionality
• Carry out minor repairs, make safe any hazards, and report urgent faults
• Liaise with contractors on‑site and monitor cleaning standards
• Maintain outdoor areas, clear litter, empty bins, and ensure safe pathways during adverse weather
• Complete minor Health & Safety checks and associated records (fire systems, emergency lighting, water systems)
• Provide cover for lettings, emergencies, and other schools as required, including contractor inductions and training support

About you:

• Experienced in site security, building checks, and basic maintenance
• Skilled in liaising with contractors and monitoring cleaning standards
• Knowledgeable in Health & Safety procedures, including fire systems and emergency checks
• Flexible and proactive, able to provide cover, respond to emergencies, and support team training

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental well‑being of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing…