Repairs and Maintenance - Construction Data Risk Manager - Dunstable

Construction Data Risk Manager

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits

Location: Dunstable, hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office), occasional travel to London and sites around the UK and Ireland.

Bring your expertise in risk management to the front line of one of the UK’s most ambitious hotel expansions—help safeguard the future of over 850 properties.

As a Construction Data Risk Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for identifying and managing technical risks across a portfolio of more than 85,000 bedrooms. Your work will involve uncovering documentation gaps, leading re-surveys and site investigations, directly protecting our properties, people, and brand. This role offers the chance to analyze data and drive smarter, safer decisions at scale.

At Whitbread, home of Premier Inn, you’ll join a team of specialists across construction, estates, and property acquisition. Together, we ensure each hotel meets high industry standards and provides excellent guest experiences. Your role will be crucial in ensuring compliance and preventing issues across sites nationwide.

This isn’t just a desk job—it’s an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of property risk management. With 7,000 new rooms planned and expanding international reach, the impact scope is significant.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Bonus: Annual Whitbread performance incentive up to 30% of base salary
• Healthcare for you and your family
• Discounts: Up to 60% on Premier Inn stays and 25% on restaurant brands

What you’ll do:

• Set standards for build quality and control access to accurate technical records, including building information, component details, and maintenance history.
• Hold regular reviews with external project managers, refurbishment, and maintenance teams, setting clear targets for information delivery to ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, and industry best practices.
• Conduct internal and participate in external audits to assess standards and identify opportunities for process or system improvements.
• Design, develop, and maintain a filing system to oversee digital and paper records, standardizing information sources across the business.
• Collaborate with internal teams (development, estates, procurement) and external stakeholders (developers, contractors).

What we need:

• Experience in construction, architectural, or maintenance environments, with knowledge of construction contracts (JCT and NEC).
• Membership in the Archives and Records Association (ARA) is a plus but not essential; experience in records management or information management principles and systems is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, problem-solving individual who can challenge and make objective recommendations.

Join our Property Team at Whitbread

Our team handles new premises, refits, floor plans, repairs, and maintenance—key to preparing spaces for our guests. With plans to expand our portfolio to over 800 hotels in the UK, Germany, and the UAE, there are exciting opportunities to grow with us and reach new destinations. We’re just getting started.