Building and Technical Services Manager
Come and join our high-performing Council.
Work in a progressive organisation leading property and asset management services and projects
From £63,616 to £69,757 per annum
Full-time
Hybrid working (based in Andover)
This is an exciting time to be joining us as we build on an excellent peer review which described the council as a ‘high-performing organisation that delivers effectively for its residents, with a commendable community-first approach and a strong sense of pride throughout the organisation. It described an organisation in a robust financial position, where leadership is a standout strength and there is commitment to the ongoing development of the workforce’. We are a friendly council that values inclusive thinking and ways of working and we encourage applications from people from the widest range of diverse backgrounds.
This is a diverse, exciting and important lead role within our property and asset management service with responsibility for a large programme of work. Having recently completed our stock conditions survey you’ll manage an active and varied programme of planned works across a large portfolio. This includes commercial and residential buildings as well as a shopping centre, so there’s plenty on offer in terms of variety. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining and upgrading our buildings to reduce our carbon footprint.
With major regeneration projects in our two main town centres, we can offer you the opportunity to really make an impact on the local area. These projects are progressing at pace, supported by our success securing £18.3m of government funding, which has enabled us to forge ahead with creating a new state-of-the-art The Lights theatre in Andover town centre.
You’ll possess strong leadership skills, with a desire to support others to thrive within their role. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of building surveyors, civil engineers, property health and safety and compliance officers as well as our in-house maintenance team. You will work as a senior leader across the council with opportunities to innovate and develop your leadership skills both within projects and as part of our Senior Manager Forum where we have an active programme of leadership development.
We are looking for someone who is driven to achieve outcomes through working collaboratively both internally and externally. You will have a recognised property-related qualification, or extensive relevant experience, and be a member of a professional body, with knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial building construction. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to liaise with people at all levels both within and outside the council, with a focus on delivery through effective project management.
Test Valley is set in a beautiful part of Hampshire, spanning from north of Andover down to south of Romsey. You can get to London in just under an hour, and as we’re located just off the A303, it’s an easy trip to surrounding towns and cities including Southampton, Basingstoke and Winchester. We offer many benefits including, flexible and hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, local government pension scheme, free on-site parking, a restaurant and discounted leisure facilities.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Salena Mulhere, Deputy Chief Executive and a call or Teams appointment will be arranged or contact Andrew Husband, Assets and Estates Manager.
Please click apply now for more information and to apply.
Closing date: Monday 21st April
Anticipated interview date: Friday 2 May