Building Maintenance Project Manager (Public Sector)

Company: VanRath Search & Selection
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Location: Armagh
Job Description:

Building Maintenance Project Manager (Public Sector) (BBBH15091CH) Armagh, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP 44,075 – GBP 47,181 per annum

Build Maintenance Project Manager (Public Sector) – 6 months initially with possibility of extension/permanent in the Armagh Office.

Responsibilities

  • The efficient organization, operation and control of all matters pertaining to maintenance within Client’s estate.
  • Communicate at all levels within the Client’s structure and externally with all relevant agencies.
  • Prioritise, coordinate and present work to Client’s technicians and to contractors employed by Client.
  • Work within an allocated budget, monitor and control expenditure.
  • Issue, estimate costs, check and certify works orders to contractors and suppliers and certify payments.
  • Provide advice to other sections within the division and other departments.
  • Provide financial and technical advice to Client’s property users on matters pertaining to their LMS funded projects.
  • Inspect and report on property issues regarding maintenance or capital works as requested.
  • Personally be responsible for the maintenance of building services in the Client’s estate.
  • Respond on a day-to-day basis to requests from property users for urgent repairs and issue work to Client’s technicians or appointed contractors.
  • Responsible for preparing and carrying out detailed condition surveys of all Client’s properties to record and identify maintenance requirements and to prioritise work for a planned maintenance programme.
  • Responsible for compliance programmes, costing, preparation of documents, supervision of work and finalising accounts.
  • Responsible for the preparation of projects for minor capital improvements at controlled properties including feasibility studies, estimates and providing all necessary documentation.
  • Ensuring that all work executed by contractors and Client’s technicians is conducted in a safe manner, commensurate with health and safety legislation and other relevant regulations pertaining to the work.
  • Prepare specifications and estimates for both capital and maintenance projects.
  • Maintain cost effective store holdings for essential spare parts and stock‑take annually.
  • Personally carry out minor repairs and adjustments.

Essential Skills

  • Have an HNC / HND or equivalent in building studies or other relevant discipline with a minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience in a building maintenance related discipline or a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in a building construction related discipline.
  • Alternatively an ONC or equivalent in Building Studies or other relevant discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualified experience in a building maintenance related discipline or a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in a building construction related discipline.
  • Alternatively a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Building Maintenance or an Estates Management role in the education sector.

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience in building surveying duties, including undertaking building surveys and preparing specifications.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the current and anticipated challenges related to the role.
  • Proven ability to achieve challenging targets and objectives through the engagement of teams.
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
  • Access to a form of transport to meet the requirements of the post.

Remuneration

£44,075 per annum, plus discount benefits.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026