Fabric Manager

Job Opportunity: Fabric Manager (Carpenter Background)
Location: Near Charing Cross Station, Central London
Salary: Up to £55,000 (Temp to Perm Role)

Are you an experienced Fabric Manager with a background in carpentry? Do you have a passion for heritage buildings and hands-on woodwork? We have an exciting opportunity for you to manage a Grade 1 listed heritage contract based near Charing Cross Station.

About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled Fabric Manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of a prestigious Grade 1 listed building. The role requires both practical woodwork experience on the tools and the ability to manage a team of fabric engineers to ensure the ongoing care and preservation of this historic site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of fabric engineers, ensuring high-quality service delivery for all maintenance and repair work.
• Oversee the upkeep and restoration of woodwork, ensuring it aligns with heritage and preservation standards.
• Conduct hands-on woodwork, including carpentry, repairs, and refurbishments, as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, health and safety standards, and building preservation guidelines.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialist repairs and services.
• Monitor and manage maintenance schedules, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Act as the main point of contact for all fabric and maintenance issues on site.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fabric Manager with a background in carpentry and hands-on woodwork.
• Extensive experience managing a team of fabric engineers.
• Strong knowledge of heritage building preservation and maintenance, particularly woodwork.
• IOSH certification is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and ensure high standards of workmanship.
• A proactive approach with a keen eye for detail.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000.
• Temp to perm opportunity, with the chance to secure a permanent position.
• Work on a prestigious Grade 1 listed heritage site.
• Fantastic location near Charing Cross Station, with excellent transport links.
• Great opportunity to develop your skills in a historic building management environment.

If you're a hands-on Fabric Manager with a carpentry background and a passion for preserving heritage, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to the ongoing care of a historic site.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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