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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailEast Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk CouncilsBuilding Maintenance Team as a Capital Works Operational Lead.
Your role
You will manage the operational Building Maintenance Team to deliver an effective efficient and compliant service to council tenants and private customers. This role focusses on the delivery of Capital works such as kitchens bathroom and reroofing works and effective management of costs risk staff and equipment resources to ensure high levels of satisfaction value for money and safe working practices are being achieved.
What you will need
You will have previous experience of managing and developing a team of staff and dealing with members of the Public and Council Tenants. You will have up to date knowledge of technical and procedural developments in a relevant field and hold good motivational skills with ability to motivate a team to perform to their optimum ability.
A HNC/HND equivalent in a building related discipline is essential and an understanding of current building regulations and Health and Safety requirements.
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube).
Here are some of the main benefits:
Find more information about what we offer in ourbenefits brochure (pdf).
The majority of our teams are working in an agile way with a mixture of home and office working depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.
For more information
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Steph Duff by emailing .
Closing date: 11 July 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 21 July 2025
How to apply
Step 1 -Read the advert and theJob Description and Person Specification (Word).
Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Full-Time