Job Introduction
Building Maintenance Framework & Cost Manager
Salary - £60,144 - £63,535 (Grade 9)
Hours - 37 hours per week
Contract type - full time, permanent
Work Style - Flexible working based on Civic Centre Office and Home working
Location - Civic Centre, Wolverhampton (with travel to Council sites as required)
Help Shape and Improve Wolverhampton's Property Assets
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Maintenance Framework & Cost Manager to join our Corporate Asset Management team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the management and delivery of the Council's Building Maintenance Framework, ensuring that planned maintenance, refurbishment works, and compliance fabric maintenance programmes are delivered efficiently, effectively and provide excellent value for money across our diverse property portfolio.
Working within the Projects & Works Team, you will be responsible for overseeing Framework contractor performance, ensuring robust governance and financial control, and driving continuous improvement across the Council's maintenance and refurbishment programmes delivered through the Council's Closed Framework arrangements.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
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Lead the management and performance of the Council's Building Maintenance Frameworks across multiple workstreams including roofing, glazing, refurbishment and associated building fabric works.
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Manage contractor performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators, quality standards and contractual requirements.
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Oversee framework governance, procurement compliance and contractor performance reviews.
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Review and validate quotations, variations and invoices to ensure financial accuracy and value for money.
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Monitor and report on framework budgets, expenditure forecasts and programme delivery performance.
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Develop effective working relationships with framework contractors, maintenance teams, project managers, building surveyors and key stakeholders.
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Produce management information, performance dashboards and forecast cost reports.
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Support strategic asset management objectives through service optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for an experienced construction professional who can demonstrate:
Essential Requirements
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Degree qualification in related construction discipline.
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Membership of a recognised professional body such as MRICS, MCIOB, CIOB or CIBSE etc
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Significant experience of construction procurement, building maintenance service delivery and contract management.
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Strong knowledge of construction programmes, asset management principles and contract and cost management.
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Experience of managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and producing cost reports.
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Proven experience of leading teams, managing consultants/ contractors and driving service performance.
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Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
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Good working knowledge of current construction legislation including the Building Safety Act, Procurement Act and associated regulations.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and asset management or CAFM systems.
Why Wolverhampton?
At City of Wolverhampton Council, we are committed to delivering high-quality services that improve outcomes for our communities. You will join a forward-thinking Management team responsible for managing and improving an extensive property portfolio, helping ensure that our buildings remain safe and works are delivered to best value.
We offer:
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Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
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Career development and continuing professional development support.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Julie Bell-Barker, Head of Construction Projects & Works, at [email protected].
NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:
The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
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