Building Fabric Officer
Date: 15 Sept 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Building Fabric Officer Reference: 270 Department: Estates - Maintenance Operations - Building Fabric Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Full time Salary Range: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum |
About the Role
As the Building Fabric Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the organisation and management of internal trade staff and contractor support. You will be guiding a team of skilled craftsmen, helping to provide an exceptional level of service to the university’s stakeholders and students. You will assist in the management of the Building Fabric Services section with regard to maintenance of building fabric and public realm. To ensure that all statutory maintenance requirements are completed and documented, and that planned and reactive maintenance is delivered in accordance with the University service level agreements. To manage and deliver maintenance projects using university processes and systems.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic team player with excellent communication skills and be able to organise and manage multiple projects. You will have experience of working with a multidisciplined workforce and have a proven track record of working within the building/estates industry, preferable in a university environment. The candidate will be a time served carpenter or similar skilled role, able to provide direct guidance and hands on training to staff where necessary.
About the Department
Join our Estates Building Fabric Department where your expertise in contractor and in-house staff management will shine. As part of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and appeal of our university. With a supportive environment, progression, and training opportunities, you'll have the resources needed to excel in your role. Collaborate with a diverse and talented team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. If you're passionate about creating and maintaining spaces that inspire, join us in shaping the future of our built environment.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.59pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
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