Job Description
Job title: Building Projects Manager (part time)
Location: Portland Works, Sheffield
Responsible to: General Manager
Line Manager for: Day-to-day tasking of building work volunteers
Job purpose: Planning and management of the conservation (maintenance, repairs, alterations and facilities) of Portland Works Sheffield (Grade II* listed building)
Hours: 16 hours a week. Precise working pattern to be negotiated but will include full working day every Tuesday. Some flexibility in working hours is required, including occasional working evenings and weekends.
Main Duties
- Identify and prioritise all repair and maintenance requirements
- Manage the building works budget (£20 – £30k per annum) and agree priorities for funding with colleagues
- Prepare applications for grants and statutory consents on behalf of the Board
- Prepare written scope of works and cost/time estimates for proposed work
- Prepare risk assessments for the conduct of building work
- Manage external contractors, from tender process to works completion
- Specify and manage the tasks to be completed by the Building Works Volunteers (exclusively on Tuesdays)
- Specify the purchase, repair and disposal of tools and materials
- Ensure Health and Safety policies are adhered to
- Participate in meetings of Directors
- Deputise for the General Manager in their absence
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial experience in a similar role, e.g. buildings maintenance, Clerk of Works, project management, architecture, surveying
- A good working knowledge of Health & Safety issues and legislation
- Knowledge of the regulatory and advisory framework: some or all of planning legislation, Building Regulations, COSHH and IOSH.
- Excellent communications skills across all mediums
- A track record of applying sound judgement to identify issues and solve problems
- Flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day tasks
- Experience of managing or working with volunteers
Desirable
- Experience of conservation of heritage buildings
- Supportive of the principles of The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) Manifesto
What we offer:
- Permanent contract (subject to 6 month successful probation period)
- Pro-rata salary for 16 hours of £13,280 a year (Full time equivalent is £33,200 per annum)
- 25 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays – pro rata for 16 hours
- Pension (National Employment Savings Trust)
