We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our technical delivery team and be responsible for delivering commercial management of our assets and estates and developing strategies to increase the value of our assets over time and ensure that they remain fit for purpose.
You will provide leadership to the technical delivery team and contractors ensuring that we continue to provide great services to our customers, maintain our estates, the condition of our assets and investment. This exciting role will oversee planned investment works and will include all aspects of contract management, ensuring the delivery of our decent homes works as programmed, on time, within budget and with high customer satisfaction. You will oversee the day-to-day management and communication with contractors and suppliers, undertaking health and safety inspections/audits and ensuring that stakeholders are aware of maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice. Working with investment budgets circa £7m, you will manage individual contract budgets, reviewing the financial performance with the relevant team on a regular basis. With a meticulous approach to work, you will ensure that all contract data and documentation is accurately recorded for each property whilst adhering to all relevant regulations and compliance requirements (including Gas / Electrical Certification). In this managerial role, you will have several direct reports including Contracts Surveyor, Clerk of Works, Tenant Liaison Officer, Contracts Co-Ordinator and the Business Support Assistant.
With detailed knowledge of Building Regulations and Health and Safety legislation, you will have worked in a similar position and as such will be able to demonstrate success in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team within asset management. You’ll have good knowledge of the Decent Homes and the requirements of the current HCA Homes Standard, as well as Construction Design Management (CDM) and Asbestos regulations. You’ll be accustomed to liaising with contractors and managing large projects and budgets. Educated to degree, OND/HND level in Building Maintenance /Construction and will also hold BOHS – P405 Managing Asbestos in Buildings, as well as a NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
If you share our determination and are ready for the challenge, please apply now.

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