Site Manager - London, United Kingdom - Plus One

Plus One

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a proudly non-selective, co-educational, all-through 7-18 school in Wimbledon. The school sits on a charming site based at The Downs in Wimbledon. An opportunity has arisen for a competent and experienced Site Manager to join their evolvingand growing team.

Reporting to the Business Manager and Headmaster, the purpose of this role is to undertake a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security, cleaning, porterage, and maintenance of the school site and premisesthereby ensuring a safe working environment.

You will be responsible for Grounds, Contractors, Site Security, H&S, Plant, Waste disposal, and Buildings-related compliance across 2 sites, a very short drive away from each other as well as liaising with relevantstaff which may include: Senior Leadership Team, contractors and suppliers, grounds maintenance contractors, etc.

Main Responsibilities:

Monitor and operate within the school maintenance budget as allocated by the Headmaster and Business Manager.
To support and advise the responsible person setting the maintenance budget and maintenance plan.
Assist with the determination of medium & longterm strategies for building maintenance.
Administration of buildingrelated matters of maintenance, repair, servicing, etc.
Effective supervision and directive advice to the cleaning staff.
Liaison with contractors, obtaining quotations and supervision of contractors on site, ensuring compliance with H&S regulations and quality control of the work carried out.
Undertake regular inspections of the site, buildings, and plant, recording necessary repairs, obtaining estimates, and contacting contractors. Record all deliveries and maintain the required information in the log books/stock cards, and ensure adequatesupplies are maintained to meet the needs of the establishment and the cleaning staff.
Support the review and implementation of H&S policies and procedures within the establishment.
To be responsible for the management of siterelated health & safety of the school premises and to liaise with and monitor the work of external contractors on site. Ensure compliance with all legislation relating to the school facilities including relevanthealth and safety and building maintenance/ construction standards. Be an active member of the Health & Safety Committee and attend such meetings as necessary.
To keep accurate records of all H&S and Compliance documentation.
To advise SLT on any H&S matters/concerns and keep records as such for inspection purposes.

Key Skills and Experience:

Ability to work independently and lead
Ability to organise one's own work, prioritise tasks, and keep to deadlines
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with adults, children, and young people
Ability to be flexible and respond effectively to the 'unexpected'
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
Willingness and motivation to develop own skills and work towards professional training qualifications
The knowhow to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance independently and commission experts where required.

Additional Information:

Please note this is a fulltime, permanent role working Monday to Friday 7.00 am 4 pm. Flexibility of working hours is required to cover holidays/sickness absence, and school events during evenings or weekends on rare occasions.
Holiday allocation can only be taken during school holidays.