Buildings Manager

Job Title: Buildings Manager

Location: Bugthorpe, York

Salary: Depending On Experience

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: Working hours are 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday with 1 hour for lunch. Some flexibility will be required at times to respond to emergency call outs.

About us:

Garrowby Estate is located 13 miles east of York and comprises a significant property portfolio made up of the following:

• Three principal houses
• 40 let farms
• 140 let houses and cottages
• 800 acre in-hand farm
• Stud farm
• 1140 acres of forestry
• Various commercial properties including a village pub

Garrowby Estate and three other estates owned by the Halifax family are managed from the Estate Office in Bugthorpe. There are 40 employees including an in-house Works Department with a current staff of 8 joiners and builders.

About the role:

The Estate is looking for a highly motivated and organised individual, ideally with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, to join the team in the role of Buildings Manger. The successful candidate will assist the Head of Buildings with all reactive repairs, planned maintenance and improvement projects across the Estate's diverse property portfolio.

The position will include the following tasks:

• Assisting the Head of Buildings in the running of the Works Department, including overseeing work undertaken by the in-house trades and assisting in the development of the employees.
• Assisting in the purchasing of materials and approving invoices.
• Overseeing repairs and improvement projects on the Estate including work undertaken by contractors.
• Delivery of projects within agreed timescales and on budget.
• Assisting with the preparation of schedules of work, pricing, tender documents and obtaining quotations.
• Delivering the Health & Safety and CDM compliance across the Buildings Department.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets including monitoring during the year.
• Drawing up property Records of Condition and Dilapidations schedules.
• Liaising with stakeholders, local authorities and interested parties and obtaining any necessary external consents for specific projects.
• Updating the Estate's owners and Management Team on the progress of projects.

About you:

Experience And Skills:

• People management and team leading skills are essential.
• A good understanding of buildings regulations and legislation.
• Experience of dealing with a range of building types, from modern agricultural buildings to historic buildings.
• Experience of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Able to work as an individual and as part of a small team, with the ability to motivate colleagues and encourage a positive work ethic.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Honesty, enthusiasm and capacity for hard work.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety and CDM regulations.
• Good IT skills especially Excel, Word and Outlook. CAD would be an advantage.
• Full UK Driving licence.

Qualifications:

One of the following qualifications or similar would be desirable:

• HND/HNC in Architectural Technology
• HND/HNC in Construction Management

Training can be provided where required or appropriate.

Remuneration & Holiday Entitlement:

• Salary dependant on experience and qualifications.
• Accommodation can be provided as part of the remuneration package in addition to a pool car, or a car allowance.
• The successful applicant will be entitled to join the Estate's pension scheme, and the employer will contribute 6% of salary.
• Holiday entitlement commences with 30 working days including public holidays, rising an extra day for every full year of service, up to a maximum of 33 days including public holidays.

Important note:

The successful applicant will be expected to commence work as soon as possible.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience of Buildings Supervisor, Buildings Manager, Property Management Support, Planned Maintenance Manager, Construction Manager, Agricultural Buildings Manager, Clerk of Works may also be considered for this role.