Minor Works Manager
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,771.00 to £45,091.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kelvedon, Colchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req37 |
Summary
Job Title: Minor Works Manager
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £41,771.00 - £45,091.00
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park (travel to locations across Essex)*
Closing Date: 3rd March 2026
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
The Role
Our friendly and inclusive Property team is looking for a Minor Works Manager to support the development of our evolving Property Strategy, with a strong focus on estate improvements. Working across both Capital Works delivery and Operational works, you’ll play a key role in managing minor works projects from start to finish. We’re looking for someone proactive and self‑motivated, with the confidence to work independently and deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
What You Will Be Working On
Planning, managing and delivering minor building works across a diverse estate
Working on Property improvement projects across the service
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, H&S and ensuring all projects meet quality safety and compliance standards.
Preparing technical specifications, tender documentation and evaluation of bids
Assisting with hard service queries for the Property Services function
Prepare and reviewing risk assessments
Liaising with internal departments, station managers and external contractors to minimise operational disruption
Acting as a business partner lead for designated departments to run operational liaison
Working as project support on larger projects when required/deputise when required
Manage aerial contractor and liaise with provider or works required
Manage contract administration and handover documentation
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone with experience in Minor works/Property management/Project roles with knowledge of Building regs, fire safety standards and H&S. An excellent communicator who can work independently alongside operational teams and departments to deliver successful projects. A candidate must have the ability to travel between any ECFRS location and must hold a full UK driving licence.
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)
Stage 2
Role specific panel interview, including some scenario-based questions
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Victoria Rutterford victoria.rutterford@essex-fire.gov.uk
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £41,771.00 - £45,091.00
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park (travel to locations across Essex)*
Closing Date: 3rd March 2026
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
The Role
Our friendly and inclusive Property team is looking for a Minor Works Manager to support the development of our evolving Property Strategy, with a strong focus on estate improvements. Working across both Capital Works delivery and Operational works, you’ll play a key role in managing minor works projects from start to finish. We’re looking for someone proactive and self‑motivated, with the confidence to work independently and deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
What You Will Be Working On
Planning, managing and delivering minor building works across a diverse estate
Working on Property improvement projects across the service
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, H&S and ensuring all projects meet quality safety and compliance standards.
Preparing technical specifications, tender documentation and evaluation of bids
Assisting with hard service queries for the Property Services function
Prepare and reviewing risk assessments
Liaising with internal departments, station managers and external contractors to minimise operational disruption
Acting as a business partner lead for designated departments to run operational liaison
Working as project support on larger projects when required/deputise when required
Manage aerial contractor and liaise with provider or works required
Manage contract administration and handover documentation
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for someone with experience in Minor works/Property management/Project roles with knowledge of Building regs, fire safety standards and H&S. An excellent communicator who can work independently alongside operational teams and departments to deliver successful projects. A candidate must have the ability to travel between any ECFRS location and must hold a full UK driving licence.
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting.
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)
Stage 2
Role specific panel interview, including some scenario-based questions
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Victoria Rutterford victoria.rutterford@essex-fire.gov.uk
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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