University of Northumbria
Minor Works Officer
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About the Role
The role involves managing the receipt, procurement, and delivery of minor building and engineering works, ensuring services meet customer expectations and budget. You will consult with customers throughout the process, from initial request to final delivery. Working closely with the Maintenance Services Delivery and Projects team, you’ll ensure a smooth and coordinated service experience.
You’ll support the Asset Life-cycle Manager in planning and managing term and cyclical maintenance contracts, helping to deliver cost-effective improvements. The role also includes procuring external service providers in line with University regulations and overseeing their performance to ensure value for money and compliance. All works must adhere to statutory legislation, best practice, and the University’s Health and Safety Policy. You’ll maintain accurate project documentation, oversee quality control, and be able to confidently challenge contractors and find a satisfactory resolution for any issues that arise when necessary. Additionally, you’ll work collaboratively with a small team to ensure efficient delivery of minor works and projects.
Further information is available in the job description [https://livenorthumbriaac.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/role-descriptions/EaknEKSp8ONPjVnCKb6Z5zABZdEpR_qRZh9NCb3Kjm7f-Q?e=SchHfL].
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About the Team
You will be working within our busy Facilities and Estates [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/facilities-services/] team to deliver and manage minor works across City and Coach Lane Campuses and all of our accommodation blocks.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who meets the criteria below, ideally with a trade background supported by formal training:
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- Comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, such as procurement, delivery and management of minor works.
- Working knowledge of cost estimation, technical specification in relation to minor building projects and associated M&E requirements.
- Working knowledge of cost estimation and technical specification in relation to minor building and fabric, mechanical and electrical engineering works.
- Clear understanding of the standards and regulations set for the conduct and output for the role.
- Working knowledge of the activities of other areas of the University relevant to the role.
- Comprehensive knowledge of H&S legislation.
Possession of a full, clean driving licence is preferred.
Further information is available in the person specification [https://livenorthumbriaac.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/role-descriptions/EaknEKSp8ONPjVnCKb6Z5zABZdEpR_qRZh9NCb3Kjm7f-Q?e=SchHfL].
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Barry Mather at barry.mather@northumbria.ac.uk.
Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.
To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.
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Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year [https://issuu.com/northumbria_university/docs/the_northumbria_award_supplement_updated_e_version?fr=sMWJkYjU3NTE5Njc] in 2022 and Modern University of the Year [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/news-events/news/times-modern-uni/] in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/].
With over 37,000 students from over 140 countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/].
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