Clerk of Works

The Carington Estate includes property interests in and around High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Spalding and West Rasen.

At the heart of the Estate is the beautiful village of Bledlow, set amidst the Chiltern Hills.

Residential properties, from farmhouses and converted barns to country cottages, are advertised to let when available on rightmove.co.uk

Commercial property interests include let rural offices at Business Centres near High Wycombe and Milton Keynes, industrial units, woodlands, leisure pursuits and country sports. We also provide film locations, generate solar electricity and manage open gardens, along with other events and activities

**KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Maintaining and enhancing the physical condition, servicing and appearance of the Estate’s buildings
- Management of direct labour and external contractors to optimise performance and value
- Planning and delivery of scheduled and reactive property maintenance works in a safe, cost effective and timely manner.
- Assistance with management of larger projects
- Prioritise and allocate maintenance requests in an efficient and timely manner. Maintain records of pending and completed tasks.
- Prepare cost estimates, assist with budgeting and minimise financial variances
- Coordinate routine testing and servicing of M&E plant and machinery including domestic boilers, electrical systems, fire and security systems.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability
- Ensure good communication with occupiers and keep them informed about the planning and progress of works.
- Competitive procurement of goods and services
- Monitoring the quality of work, ensuring best value and compliance with relevant standards and legislation
- Health & Safety compliance
- Assist in providing effective out-of-hours emergency cover.

**Personal Qualities**
- Broad property maintenance experience including traditional and historic buildings
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively
- Initiative, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, practicality
- High level of attention to detail
- Proven track record in working to budgets
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements
- Full and clean driving licence.
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
- Core work hours will be 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. However, the successful applicant will be expected to embrace the flexibility that this role and the associated responsibilities requires.

**Salary**: £38,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Princes Risborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person