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Contracts Manager - Mechanical & Electrical
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Contracts Manager- Mechanical & Electrical
Salary: £56385 per year
Location: Torrington Avenue, Coventry, CV4 9AJ
Hours: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage contractors ensuring KPI’s are met, works are completed as per instruction and to a high standard.
- Budget management to ensure works are delivered on time and within allocated budgets.
- Prepare technical specifications and work with Procurement to ensure we have a competent contractor employed for the works required.
- Support other Contract Managers with their workload or in their absence while working closely with the senior Contracts Manager to look at the 30 year plan and programme of works each financial year to be delivered.
- Provide technical expertise, support budget planning, deputise for the Senior Contracts Manager and act as an escalation point for complex queries.
Qualifications and experience:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Proven experience of contract management and budget management
- Good understanding of housing compliance and experience working within a housing provider, contractor or similar environment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience supporting customers & colleagues
- Well-organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and driving continuous improvement.
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#We would be really excited if you have:
- Have worked within the social housing sector
- Have good knowledge of complex M&E systems
- Have good leadership skills.
- City & Guilds in heating ventilation commercial
- Current Gas Safe holding commercial gas
Manager’s Quote:
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, excellent contract management experience and knows their budgets. You'll play a vital role in the delivery of essential building safety services across our housing stock ensuring the homes of our customers are safe to live in.
What We Offer:
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
- Organisational sick pay
- Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
- Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.
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Find out more here: [Citizen | Benefits](Citizen | Benefits)
Company Culture:
We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people
- To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in housing.
- We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.
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This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Closing date: 15th September
Interview date: 28th/29th September
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process. Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.
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