Ascension : Job Vacancy - Works Manager
Submitted by The Islander (Gavin Yon) 04.03.2004 (Article Archived on 18.03.2004)

ASCENSION ISLAND WORKS & SERVICES AGENCY - WORKS MANAGER

ASCENSION ISLAND WORKS & SERVICES AGENCY

                                    WORKS MANAGER

             Salary Grade 9 - £12,875 - £16,480 plus benefits (subject to local tax)

Ascension Island Works & Services Agency was formed in April 2001 to be responsible for the development and maintenance of the government owned estate and infrastructure, and for the provision of public services.

The Agency also undertakes Capital development and maintenance services for a number of the commercial organizations based on the Island.

The Job

·         To plan and manage the day to day activities of a Works Department comprising of approximately 50 technical and support staff, increasing to 60 during period of special projects.

·         Project management of capital development work, maintenance work and the delivery of Public Services.

·         Ensuring that all programmed project work is completed on time, and within allocated budget, by the effective deployment of labour, material and plant resources.

·         To be responsible for ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Legislation and the ISO 9002 quality system.

The Person

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC/HND standard in a related estate or facilities management profession.
  
• Proven experience of managing a building and services contracting organization either in the public or private sector.
  
• Experience of design, planning, target setting, expenditure control, and performance management.
  
• Strong communication and IT skills.
  
• Must hold a current driving licence.

Full details of the post can be obtained by contacting the CEO, Tony Green by telephone on 00 247 6346 or by e-mail at ChiefExecutive.aiwsa@atlantis.co.ac

Application forms and Job Descriptions can be obtained from the Agency’s Administration Office, Georgetown. 

Those persons wishing to apply should contact:

Miss. Catherine Leo, Finance & Administration Manager on Tel. No: 00 247 6830, fax: 00 247 6798,

e-mail address: Adm-FinanceManager.aiwsa@atlantis.co.ac.

The Closing date for the return of applications is 15 March 2004.