Let Estate Building Supervisor

1 week ago


Bodmin, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

Summary We're looking to recruit an experienced Buildings Maintenance Supervisor to organise and manage maintenance work alongside small and medium (up to £50,000) sized projects, working in West Cornwall, The Lizard & Penrose and Lanhydrock.The roleencompasses residential, commercial and agricultural properties that are occupied by our tenants, as well as holiday cottages.

This is a supervisory role. The successful applicant will not be “on the tools” although a Trade background would be of benefit.We award the work in these geographic areas to external contractors and the role requires you to develop and manage productiveworking relationships. We’re looking for someone who has a solid working history and practical understanding of property maintenance of listed and old buildings, and who is able to diagnose problems and find solutions.

What it's like to work here You’ll be part of a very busy team consisting of Estate Managers, Building Surveyors, Lettings Officers and an Estate Management Officer as well as two other Building Supervisors and a Rural Asset Management Officer.This post willreport to the Senior Let Estate Building Surveyor. We’re a professional team who work closely together and get the job done. You’ll have the opportunity for a combination of home and site/office working. Principally working on historic and listed buildingsyou’ll be able to increase your experience and knowledge in managing repairs and refurbishment to properties of this type.What you'll be doing You’ll manage day to day repairs on our properties, through to larger redecoration and refurbishment projects.The role requires experience in working with tenants, managing costs, and ensuring maintenance works and projects are delivered to a high standard and on time. Who we're looking for We'd love to hear from you if you have:

- A well organised person able to manage and prioritise multiple activities at the same time
- Strong people skills and demonstrable experience of working with residential tenants
- Project management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Contractor management and compliance knowledge and expertise
- Knowledge of historic building materials and techniques
The package The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Free parking at most locations
- Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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