Minor Works Project Manager

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Minor Works Project ManagerDo you want to be part of building the future at Kew and Wakehurst, and work with a diverse team of experts in one of the world's leading Botanic Gardens? Do you have a background in Engineering and managing technical staff in a large complex multi-site environment? If so, this role could be for you.Hours of workFull timeContract TypePermanentSalary£38,200 - £43,000 per annum, depending on skills and experienceDirectorateResourcesLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date12/12/2021DocumentsEmployee Benefits - RBG Kew.pdf(PDF, 1924.01kb)Minor Works JD.pdf(PDF, 207.72kb)print this jobApply for this jobSend to a FriendMore detailsThe Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.Join us on our journey as protectors of the world's plants and fungi.We are looking for an experienced Minor Works Manager to join our Estates Operations Team. The successful candidate will use their own initiative and direction from the Maintenance Manager to prioritise the day-to-day reactive operational workload.The role requires a high degree of internal stakeholder management and an ability to plan and deliver technically challenging projects.You will be required to:Inspect properties & recommend remedial actionManage, coordinate, and control the delivery of projects from inception to completion.Provides appropriate level of on-site supervision to ensure project performance criteria are being met.Manage quotes, keep track of all costs attributed to each project and seek approvals for any variations to work.Provide good working knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation with previous experience of approving RAMS.Regularly provides update reports to the Maintenance Manager & Head of Estates Operational Services as required.Develops relationships with consultants, contractors, local authorities for planning permission and surveyors.This role also requires the candidate to have at least one building trade qualification or significant time served relevant experience.The post holder will be expected to work at Kew & Wakehurst and be available to be part of the on-call management team on rotation of 1 week in every 2 months as an average.The salary will be £38,200 - £43,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking "Apply for this job".We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.