Contract Lead (Capital works)

Assets and Investments; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise sociale leader au Royaume-Uni recherche un responsable de la maintenance pour superviser les travaux sur des propriétés domestiques et commerciales. Le candidat idéal possède des compétences en gestion de projet et un engagement vers l'amélioration continue. Avec un package de rémunération compétitif et des bénéfices attrayants, rejoignez une communauté qui valorise ses employés.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly review

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Up to 35 days annual leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

Training and development

Discounts and offers from shops and cinemas

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée dans la livraison de services centrés sur le client.
• Compétence technique pour la gestion de projets.
• Expérience dans la supervision de travaux sur des propriétés domestiques et commerciales.

Responsibilities

• Superviser la planification et la livraison de travaux de maintenance.
• Gérer les équipes d'entrepreneurs et assurer la qualité.
• Contrôler les programmes de travail et les budgets.

Skills

Customer-focused services

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Education

HNC or professional certifications

Health and safety certifications (IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we'remore interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

This role oversees the planning, supervision, and delivery of maintenance and refurbishment works on domestic and commercial properties. You manage contractor teams, ensure quality and compliance, control budgets and schedules, and maintain strong customer service with continuous improvement. You also handle contract documentation, inspections, and provide technical advice while supporting the team's development and contributing to asset management.

Covering the South Eastregion, youwill be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the groups repairs, maintenance and capital component upgrade work. You will take an active role around responsibility with CDM and H&S Management.

You will oversee contractor performance, ensuring all terms, SLAs, and KPIs are met while preparing and managing contract documentation. You'll control work programs and budgets, monitor site progress, and ensure compliance with regulations. Managing inspections, maintaining quality standards, and keeping accurate records will be key. You'll also provide technical advice on building maintenance and actively contribute to asset management discussions to drive continuous improvement.

The EssentialCriteria for this role is listed below.

• Proven experience delivering customer-focused services with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience coordinating and supervising work on both domestic and commercial properties.
• Strong background in managing contractor to ensure service delivery, handle change, and support team development.
• A driving license and access to your own vehicle is mandatory for this role.

More about you

You bring strong experience delivering customer-focused services with a commitment to continuous improvement. You've successfully arranged and supervised work on domestic and commercial properties and led contractor teams to ensure quality, manage change, and support development. You're skilled at prioritising tasks to meet targets, budgets, and deadlines. Ideally you hold (or are working toward) relevant qualifications such as an HNC or professional certifications, with the technical competence to commission and sign off work but hands on experience in project management is essential. Preferred skills include health and safety certifications like IOSH or NEBOSH, a solid understanding of value-for-money principles, and strong communication skills across all levels.

The benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more