Principal Building and Facilities Officer
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £52,413 to £57,146 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Totnes, Devon |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | South Hams District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CM104P |
Summary
West Devon Borough and South Hams District Councils are shared authorities with an exciting, innovative and forward-looking delivery model. We are offering opportunities to customer focused individuals who welcome change and can drive forward and shape new ways of service delivery. In return, we offer flexible working in an environment where innovation, challenge and efficiency are key aspects. You will be part of a dedicated team working on:
Stunning coastline and countryside
Exciting developments and growth
Thriving towns and villages
World class heritage
The Land and Property team are looking for a Principal Building & Facilities Officer. The post holder will be required to support the Head of Property with the on-going development and delivery of the Councils property estate strategy and site developments, ensuring we have high-quality premises which are safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective for service users and colleagues.
Key to this will be the effective contract management across all property & facility functions including construction and increasingly, energy performance and green energy projects to deliver the Councils net zero ambitions.
The post holder will provide key support and advice on all Council owned property, the built environment and facility management and operational matters, working with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure all estates and facilities meet the requirements of the organisation.
Please email Matthew Hill, Assistant Director of Property, Place and Economy at Matthew.hill@swdevon.gov.uk if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.
Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
Stunning coastline and countryside
Exciting developments and growth
Thriving towns and villages
World class heritage
The Land and Property team are looking for a Principal Building & Facilities Officer. The post holder will be required to support the Head of Property with the on-going development and delivery of the Councils property estate strategy and site developments, ensuring we have high-quality premises which are safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective for service users and colleagues.
Key to this will be the effective contract management across all property & facility functions including construction and increasingly, energy performance and green energy projects to deliver the Councils net zero ambitions.
The post holder will provide key support and advice on all Council owned property, the built environment and facility management and operational matters, working with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure all estates and facilities meet the requirements of the organisation.
Please email Matthew Hill, Assistant Director of Property, Place and Economy at Matthew.hill@swdevon.gov.uk if you would like to discuss the role in more detail.
Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026
Interview date: To Be Confirmed
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