INTERNAL VACANCY

The City of York Council are looking to appoint an experienced property professional to lead the commissioning and management of services and to manage complex construction projects within Property Services.

The role:

• Working in an historic City with a varied portfolio of buildings
• To lead & work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• To lead and be responsible for the commissioning and performance of commissioned property services which shall comprise a mix of hard and soft FM services and range of other business support services as necessary.
• To manage performance of those commissioned services
• Preparation of tender documents, Contract Administration and Health and Safety information
• Develop and manage projects from inception to building completion
• Undertake Surveys, specifications, manage works, compliance and health and safety.

Essential Skill, Qualifications and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence.
• Experience in a similar or related role within the construction industry.
• Capable of running/managing their own projects, leading a team and working within a team on larger projects

With:

• Clear decision making in a timely manner based on facts and sound rationale
• High level of interpersonal and people management skills and attributes
• Highly literate and experienced with IT.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management and teams
• Self-motivated with excellent planning and organisational ability

Must have experience in:

• A similar role
• Interacting with clients and stakeholders at a senior level
• Detailed understanding of public sector procurement and management of commissioned services
• Detailed knowledge of construction project management, health and safety, statutory regulations and compliance.
• Team management.

Qualifications:

An accredited professional property/ construction/ business qualification or being capable of demonstrating extensive and relevant experience at this level.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Nick Collins, Head of Property Services at nicholas.collins@york.gov.uk or on 01904 551267.

Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 9 March 2026

Internally advertised posts are only open to CYC, WWY and Be Independent employees. Explore and Veritau employees are not eligible to apply for these posts.