Senior Premises Manager
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Description and requirements
- At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
- You will be working in the Building Services Operating Unit on the Essex Schools project. We’re working across schools, colleges, and universities in four UK regions, our Building Services division delivers complete facilities management; M&E, cleaning, catering, and grounds, via efficient planned and reactive services powered by technology, ensuring safe, healthy learning environments.
- We are currently looking for a Senior Premises Manager who will provide strong, visible leadership across the Essex Schools project, bringing together office-based, site-based and supply chain teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience. This role will oversee and coordinate onsite teams, engineering resources, Helpdesk, cleaning and grounds maintenance services, while developing trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders and ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, consistently and to the highest standards.
As the Senior Premises Manager, you will
Provide visible leadership across the Essex Schools contract, supporting teams and driving high standards, and lead Premises teams to deliver effective caretaking services across the project.
Manage resources, absence and site cover to maintain service continuity.
Align office, site and supply chain teams through strong communication and collaboration.
Ensure compliance through audits, assurance and robust Health and Safety leadership.
Undertake Authorised Person duties in line with Skanska standards and legislation.
Manage contractor performance and oversee planned and reactive maintenance delivery.
We are looking for
Strong leadership, customer service and communication skills.
Ability to balance a whole-project view with visible site-level support.
Strong planning, prioritisation and resource management capability.
Knowledge of audits, statutory compliance, PPM, reactive maintenance and contractor management.
Ability to use CAFM data to track performance, risk and service delivery.
Coaching, team development and succession planning skills.
Experience supporting lifecycle works, projects and continuous improvement.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and solve problems collaboratively.
What we offer
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
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