Vacancy -- Conservation Works & Property Manager

Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service - working for an accessible and well-protected historic environment for Wales.

We conserve Wales’s heritage to the best possible standard and help to sustain the distinctive character of Wales’s landscapes and towns. We are responsible for some of the most significant sites in the world, and we help people understand and care about their place and history – and the place of Wales in the world.

The Conservation Works Property Manager will:

Be part of a team who carry out statutory responsibilities for the conservation and maintenance of the monuments in our care.

Provide operational management of property, monument conservation and site maintenance services within the region, comprising of predominantly historic and some non- historic property, to ensure sites are safe, accessible, attractively presented to the public, and fit for purpose for all staff.

Manage multiple and often diverse works and services being delivered simultaneously within the region, and will require the ability to travel by driving a Welsh Government Works vehicle.

Be responsible for the safe and efficient management and development of conservation teams, and the supervision of allocated revenue projects in the region. You will manage the delegated budgets in the delivery of Cadw’s Facilities Management Contract, general and specialist maintenance, works and conservation programmes using Cadw’s in-house Craft Team, external contractors and consultants by specifying, planning & managing multiple small works projects and managing staff, programmes, and allocated budgets.

As Conservation Works Property Manager, you will:

Assist the Senior Conservation Surveyor - South Wales in the effective and efficient management of monument conservation operations, as a Regional Manager within the South Wales Team.

Ensure effective delivery of delegated conservation and revenue programmes in conjunction with Senior Conservation Surveyor, Design Project Manager and Works Supervisor.

Be responsible for to effective delivery of response, planned and cyclical maintenance within the region, to ensure that all sites are safe, well presented, well conserved, and compliant. You will manage the Facilities Management Contract works, and the delegated revenue budget, which extends to conservation and non conservation work.

Have responsibility for effective management and deployment, of Cadwraeth Cymru, Cadw’s in-house craft team, including staff Health & Safety, performance, development, training,  and recruitment. Cadwraeth’s work requires development and implementation of annual historic masonry conservation programmes, unplanned reactive conservation, and winter maintenance to be delivered.

Manage the Conservation Works Supervisor and oversee direction and management of Cadwraeth Cyrmu to ensure safe working practices and compliance with statutory regulations in conjunction with implementing approved safety and mandatory training programmes. You will oversee Method Statements, Safety Plans, Construction Site Documentation, and Risk Assessments as required. You will ensure correct Health and Safety practice is adhered to on site at all times and report breaches to management promptly.

Ensure that all Cadw plant and tools and leased vehicles are serviced, repaired and maintained as required, and ensure timely delivery and supply of scaffolding, plant and materials necessary for the progress of all works undertaken by Cadwraeth for continuity and to ensure that productivity is maximised.

Undertake regular audits of Facilities Management Services and performance at monuments and sites, to ensure risks to visitor and staff safety, and site presentation standards are achieved and maintained. You will adhere to cyclical maintenance regimes (including. grounds maintenance, site and premises cleaning, litter, tree safety, mechanical and electrical servicing, statutory testing of plant and equipment, etc.) and take action as required. You will report instances of performance gaps, damage, compliance risk or deterioration and implement corrective, remedial, reactive and emergency works where necessary. You will manage the delegated Facilities Management services delivery regionally, in line with specification and budget and attend regular Facilities Management Contract Meetings as the regional representative.

Carry out periodical site inspections to assess site and fabric condition, maintenance standards, visitor safety risks, damage, deterioration or decay.  You will prioritise inspection findings and remedial works regionally in line with risk, significance and resources, via external contractors or Cadwraeth, and coordinate external and internal specialist advice where required e.g. Ecology Reports, Cadw Inspectorate etc. to ensure remedial options are compliant and will follow conservation best practice.

From inspections and other reports, you will generate & develop ongoing work programmes including identification of larger capital project potential, for future annual conservation programmes. This will require an intermediate level of IT experience including the use of personal computers, tablet, camera and smartphone, and the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences, internally and externally to compile site and contract documentation, risk assessments, reports, and prepare specifications, digital media etc.

Carry out work to appoint and direct consultants, contractors and suppliers, ensuring that appropriate processes are followed and relevant paperwork is in order, including creation of Purchase Orders, payment authorisation etc.

Prepare work schedules, specifications and contract documentation for individual contract works (e.g. for one off specific repair, maintenance, small development, replacements, improvements and adaptations) and assist in renewal of national contracts (e.g. facilities management, vehicle fleet, Personal Protective Equipment etc.), consultancy and supplier frameworks, etc. and appoint and supervise regionally. You will procure timely materials, plant, equipment and services identified in Cadwraeth Conservation Programmes, and procure and appoint contractors, suppliers and consultants, ensuring strict adherence to Welsh Government procurement rules, budget control and best practice.

Contribute to the promotion of public understanding of Cadw’s work by showcasing our  work to visitors, attending and representing Cadw at external  events, work demonstrations, media opportunities etc.

Be able to operate IT equipment with a basic level of skill and understanding.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties assigned by management applicable to the Grade.

Internal and external training and development opportunities will be encouraged as part of a structured training and development plan. As part of a small specialist team, there is a career path and potential future opportunities to further a career.

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The Welsh Government is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure that these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with all our customers, colleagues and partners.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the Welsh Government by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. We are committed to recruiting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people and disabled people who are currently under-represented in Welsh Government.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression.

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident Level 3 (Leader) organisation. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are five Board sponsored Staff Networks (Disability Awareness and Support (DAAS); Minority Ethnic Support Network (MESN); Mind Matters (Mental health and well-being); PRISM (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex +) and Women Together.

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Welsh Government is a bilingual organisation and Welsh language skills are considered an asset to the organisation. We encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills in the workplace. 

The following list of language requirements represents an objective assessment by the line manager on behalf of the Welsh Government of the Welsh language skills required to undertake the duties of this particular post.

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Our 3 recognised trade unions are:
•         PCS
•         Prospect
•         FDA

This relationship is underpinned by a partnership agreement. This sets out how our unions work with Welsh Government on issues such as:
•         pay
•         terms and conditions
•         policies and procedures
•         organisational change.

Our Welsh Government trade union colleagues work together to give their members a real say in the workplace. They make sure that the interests of their members are promoted and protected. They also help reduce inequalities and improve terms and conditions.

The Welsh Government has an excellent track record of working in partnership with its trade unions. We encourage staff to get involved. We support you to join a recognised trade union, to ensure your voice is heard in the workplace. and to learn more about trade unions and partnership working.

• Unless stated otherwise in ‘actual starting salary’, all candidates will start at the minimum of the pay scale being appointed to (this includes existing civil servants).This is not negotiable.
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