Overview

Minor Works Officer – Sutherland Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8ST, GB

Salary: £33,251 – £39,792

Work hours: Office Hours Monday to Friday, Full Time

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
 
The role involves managing the receipt, procurement, and delivery of minor building and engineering works, ensuring services meet customer expectations and budget  You will consult with customers throughout the process, from initial request to final delivery. Working closely with the Maintenance Services Delivery and Projects team, you’ll ensure a smooth and coordinated service experience.
 
You’ll support the Asset Life-cycle Manager in planning and managing term and cyclical maintenance contracts, helping to deliver cost-effective improvements. The role also includes procuring external service providers in line with University regulations and overseeing their performance to ensure value for money and compliance. All works must adhere to statutory legislation, best practice, and the University’s Health and Safety Policy. You’ll maintain accurate project documentation, oversee quality control, and be able to confidently challenge contractors and find a satisfactory resolution for any issues that arise when necessary. Additionally, you’ll work collaboratively with a small team of Maintenance Assistants to ensure efficient delivery of minor works and projects.
 
Further information is available in the job description. 
 
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 
 
ABOUT THE TEAM
You will be working within our busy Facilities and Estates team to deliver and manage minor works across City and Coach Lane Campuses and all of our accommodation blocks. 
 
ABOUT YOU
 
We are looking for a candidate who meets the criteria below, ideally with a trade background supported by formal training. Possession of a full, clean driving licence is preferred.
 

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, such as procurement, delivery and management of minor works.

2. Working knowledge of cost estimation, technical specification in relation to minor building projects and associated M&E requirements. 

3. Working knowledge of, cost estimation and technical specification in relation to minor mechanical and electrical engineering works. 

4. Clear understanding of the standards and regulations set for the conduct and output for the role.

5. Working knowledge of the activities of other areas of the University relevant to the role. 

6. Comprehensive knowledge of H&S legislation.
 

Further information is available in the person specification.  
 
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Barry Mather at barry.mather@northumbria.ac.uk 
 
To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’.  Your application should include a covering letter and a CV. 
 

ABOUT US 

Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education’s University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power.  Discover more about us. 

With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more. 

Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold.   

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence.  We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.   

Apply now and join a community committed to transforming society and the economy. Explore “Our Exceptional People, Our Values and Behaviours” page to learn more about our commitments and see our Privacy Policy for further details.
 

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