AWD online • Ealing, West London

Contracts Manager - Social Housing Planned Works

About this role

Social Housing Planned Works Contracts Manager

A fantastic opportunity for a Social Housing Planned Works Contracts Manager with construction, housing, contract management and project delivery experience to lead major planned works and investment programmes.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Contract Manager, Planned Works Manager, Building Surveyor, Major Works Manager, Contracts Surveyor

SALARY

£57,003 to £65,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION

Hybrid working role split between the office in Ealing (W5) and site visits

JOB TYPE

Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS

35 Hours across 5 Days per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Social Housing Planned Works Contracts Manager to join a busy Assets team, leading planned maintenance, cyclical works, fire remediation and decarbonisation programmes across a housing portfolio.

As the Social Housing Planned Works Contracts Manager you will manage contractors, consultants and project teams, ensuring construction projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with building regulations, CDM requirements and health and safety standards.

The Social Housing Planned Works Contracts Manager will also oversee procurement, tendering, budget management, contract administration, resident engagement and continuous service improvement.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Social Housing

Planned Works Contracts Manager include

Programme Delivery

Lead planned and cyclical maintenance programmes, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget

Major Investment Projects

Manage fire remediation, decarbonisation and major works projects from inception through to completion

Contractor Management

Oversee contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure quality, compliance and value for money

Procurement and Tendering

Carry out tendering and procurement activities in line with financial regulations

Compliance Monitoring

Inspect works and ensure compliance with building regulations, CDM requirements and health and safety standards

Risk Management

Review risk assessments and method statements to support safe and compliant project delivery

Budget Control

Manage project budgets, valuations, final accounts and financial reporting

Contract Administration

Resolve contractual matters including variations, extensions of time and disputes

Resident Engagement

Ensure residents are informed, supported and engaged throughout project delivery

Team Leadership

Lead and support Contracts Surveyors and Trainee Surveyors, helping to drive performance and service improvement

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Driving Licence

Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to sites

Relevant Qualification

HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline

Contract Management

Significant experience in contract management and administration within construction or housing

Planned Works Experience

Experience managing planned works, investment programmes or major works projects

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of contract forms such as NEC and JCT, construction project delivery and building regulations

Compliance Awareness

Strong understanding of CDM regulations and health and safety requirements

Commercial Skills

Strong financial and commercial awareness, including budget management and cost control

Technical Interpretation

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, risk assessments and method statements

Communication Skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors and internal teams

People Management

Experience managing teams and driving performance

DESIRABLE

Professional Membership

membership of a relevant professional body such as CIOB or RICS, or working towards membership

BENEFITS

  • 25 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays, increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
  • Up to 8% contributory pension
  • Flexible working
  • Investment in your learning and development
  • Generous annual allowance of up to £300 to use towards health and lifestyle benefits for both you and your family

This role requires a DBS check

The organisation recognises that some people will only apply for a role if they meet 100% of role requirements. If this sounds like you, they’d still encourage you to apply should you not feel you meet the criteria 100%.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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JOB REF

AWDO-P14754

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