Building Services Manager

Permanent – Full Time 

This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London. We benefit from excellent transport links across London and Essex and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.

Our vision is Ambitious for Redbridge, and to help us meet our challenges the Council is shaping its service areas to meet the needs and diversity of the population. As part of the vision we have recently undertaken a major restructure of the Planning and Regeneration Services and are still currently recruiting to a number of new and exciting posts. The reorganisation of the service area enables the potential for career development and progression as we grow our team.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Building Services Managers to assist in maintaining the Council’s Property Portfolio.

Working closely with all members of the Facilities Management Team and reporting to the Property Maintenance Manager.

The post holder will be responsible for specific aspects of the operation, testing, repair, maintenance and replacement of mechanical/electrical services ensuring statutory compliance and the management of large maintenance contracts.

This post requires a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with considerable mechanical/electrical experience and a firm commitment to maintaining high standards for safe and efficient systems throughout the Council’s estate.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Council’s legislative and Health & Safety requirements are met, actively manage reactive and planned repairs in an efficient and cost-effective way and providing technical advice on all Building Services matters.

Extensive relevant experience is essential.

 We are looking for someone with:

• Qualified to degree level in relevant subject
• Membership of relevant professional body in a relevant area
• A sound understanding of Work and Health / Safety at Work regulations & best practice.
• Computer literate, preferably with some experience of planned maintenance systems;
• Proven practical experience and knowledge of building maintenance;
• Experience of working with external contractors/suppliers.

If you wish to discuss the job role or require further information not available in the jobs description and person specification please contact:-

Diane Martin, Corporate Facilities Manager, diane.martin@redbridge.gov.uk

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification. 

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.