Building and Facilities Officer

Building and Facilities Officer (P1054)

 

£39,875 up to £44,110 inclusive annual salary + up to 18.5% employer pension contribution plus

Car user allowance

Permanent                    

Full-time 37 hours per week

Hybrid, Flexible options available.

30.5 days, plus public bank holidays

Built Environment

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 21^st February 2025

 

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. Our refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

The Post:

The Built Environment Team manage the Council’s commercial and operational properties and community assets.

As the Building and Facilities Officer will be expected to:

• Manage the ad-hoc building refurbishment projects (up to a project works value of circa. £50k), including preparing schedules of work, obtaining costings for works and obtaining all necessary consents for works.
• Contribute to the planned maintenance works programme, including carrying out condition survey reports.
• Dealing with requests for responsive repairs, including obtaining sufficient detail from the reporting party, providing clear instruction to contractors, problem-solve as required and monitor completion of works in relation to quality.
• Monitor works within our tenant occupied properties, including checks in relation to building fabric and services compliance.

 

The Person:

You must be:

• Educated to degree level or with a professional/technical qualification in a property related discipline or

A relevant HND may be considered where supported by substantial relevant work experience. 

• Willingness to undertake various training courses to support knowledge of legislative requirements e.g. Asbestos Awareness, Legionella.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body such as RICS or CIOB would be an advantage.
• You may also be expected to participate in the Councils emergency out of hours repairs rota.
• Project and contract management experience are both desirable for this role.

 

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 30.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 18.5% employer contributions
• Flexible working options (e.g. hybrid and flexitime)
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive management development and training
• Access to a range of benefits and discounts via the council's Vivup benefits platform
• Leisure and travel discounts

 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

 

For full details visit www.stalbans.gov.uk or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.