Estate ManagementEstate Management design, repair, maintain and secure all campuses. We aim to provide a seamless service to all students' staff and visitors. Covering a multitude of services we are available to assist with any issue concerning the University estate and grounds.Duties of the RoleThe Contracts Manager will have responsibility for managing the University maintenance service and renewal contracts; assisting in the development, implementation and management of the University Building Asset Management systems; assisting in the development monitoring and review of the University Building/Mechanical/Electrical compliance management systems covering Health and Safety, statutory testing, servicing, PPM inspections; and in conjunction with others the supervision of external contractors/consultants.You will also be required to attend training courses that are deemed necessary and liaise with section heads and users of facilities to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of buildings.Skills and qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will have obtained qualifications and training in relevant work areas which could include building maintenance, mechanical services, electrical services, Health and Safety, Asset Management and Contracts. You will have substantial experience in managing a range of contracts covering building, mechanical/electrical services as well as experience in delivering, implementing and managing contractual, Health and Safety, compliance and regulatory frameworks, practices and data platforms.The successful candidate will be able to organise, review and manage a wide range of information, demonstrate they have experience in project management and have a good level of IT literacy.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 873461 / 874588 / 873521).*Further detail: Contracts Manager jobpack*More information: Working at the University