Building Manager

DN Colleges Group is looking for a proactive and experienced Buildings Manager to join our Estates team at North Lindsey College. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the Maintenance and Caretaking team, ensuring that our campus facilities are maintained to the highest standards. This role involves organising and delivering a planned maintenance programme, responding to operational requirements, and managing on-site contractor services.

Scope and Purpose of the Role: The Buildings Manager will assist the Director of Estates and Estates Manager in providing value-for-money, fit-for-purpose services and facilities. This includes managing the estates team, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining environmental performance systems. The role also involves monitoring the condition of buildings and grounds, making long-term maintenance plans, and ensuring the estate remains compliant with relevant standards.

Essential Criteria:

• Level 4 qualification or equivalent in a building trade, electrical, or mechanical discipline
• Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Previous experience as a manager
• Ability to supervise complex projects and work within budget allocations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to write job specifications
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with estates operations
• Clean driving licence

Desirable Criteria:

• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)
• Competency qualifications (e.g., MEWP, confined space)
• Experience working within a college or university estates department

Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage the Maintenance and Caretaking team, prioritising and allocating work
• Organise and deliver a planned maintenance programme
• Respond effectively to day-to-day operational requirements
• Monitor and manage on-site contractor services to ensure performance targets are met
• Produce and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and quality management systems
• Monitor environmental performance and advise on improvements
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and college policies
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of buildings and grounds
• Assist in making long-term maintenance plans
• Act as the first point of contact for security and emergency situations

To apply for this post, click ‘Apply’ now.

For further information, contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk - please note that DN Colleges Group is closed from 19th December - 6th January and this inbox will not be checked during that period.

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates.  Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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