Estates Technical Manager

My client, the UK's largest provider of high-quality city centre student accommodation, is recruiting a Technical Manager to support the estates team in developing and delivering the strategy for the management and delivery of maintenance, both reactive and planned, maximising asset life and operating within clear health and safety and statutory guidelines to provide 100% compliance.

The position offers a wide variety of operational and strategic responsibilities including building compliance, M&E asset surveying, PPM scheduling, providing technical advice to the estates maintenance team and involvement in project management and approval of quotations.

The Greater London portfolio is a mix of very modern properties (including some under construction) and older stock, where overhaul or plant replacement is required. 

We are ideally looking for someone with multi-site experience in one or more the following sectors: student accommodation, higher education, Universities, NHS/ healthcare, hotel, retail or HM forces.

Our client offers a supportive environment in which to work along with opportunities for further career development and learning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS     

• Extensive experience in a Facilities Management or Estates Management role
• Detailed knowledge of building construction, mechanical and electrical installations - preferably with a relevant engineering qualification 
• Detailed knowledge of statutory regulations and legislation
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety responsibilities
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

A salary of c£50k is offered with 10% car/ travel allowance and 10% bonus potential, 25 days holiday and good pension.

For more information please apply on line or contact Paul McQuade at Catch 22 on 0203 9556493 for more information.