Contracts and QS Manager

Irwell Valley Homes; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the housing sector is seeking a Contracts and QS Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality services. This role emphasizes a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance and accountability among colleagues. You will be pivotal in managing contracts, supporting procurement, and enhancing customer service delivery. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the lives of many. If you are driven by purpose and excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in contract management in a property or repairs environment.
• Experience managing budgets and improving value for money.

Responsibilities

• Lead on contractual and commercial management of sub-contractor services.
• Ensure effective delivery of repairs and empty homes services.

Skills

Contract Management

Quality Assurance

Health & Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Customer Service

Education

Relevant QS Qualification

Job description

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Base pay range

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 39 (agile working arrangements in place)

Closing date: 19thh March 2025

Interview date: 19th March 2025 onwards

Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester

Internally this role will be know as: Contract and Commercial Lead

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us to do this by ensuring a positive health and safety culture which promotes a sense of responsibility and accountability among its colleagues, fostering a safe and healthy workplace.

In this role, you will be responsible for

• Leading on the contractual, commercial and relationship management in delivery of a high-quality sub-contractor service.
• Providing full contract management including required site inspections to enable the effective delivery of the repairs and empty homes service.
• Supporting all procurement requirements in respect of subcontract supply chain.
• Supporting the delivery of any complex repairs and large-scale empty homes via the subcontract supply chain.
• Supporting the delivery a customer focused service that is responsive to customer need ensuring that the service delivery is based on efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
  
  

We need people who have

• A relevant QS related qualification (or equivalent)
• Expertise in contract management in a property or repairs environment.
• Expertise in quality assurance in respect of property repairs.
• Experience managing budgets, performance and improving value for money
• Experience of H&S and legislative and regulatory requirements for a construction related function.
• Governance compliance management within a housing environment to ensure robust compliant operations
• Previously developed and embedded policies and procedures in a repairs & maintenance service in social housing
• A focus on customer service
• Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle
  
  

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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We are a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester. We build affordable new homes, work with partners to reduce homelessness, and support people to reach their potential.

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the people in the communities we serve, and the people we work with.

So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us delivering great experiences for everyone!

We employ people who are passionate about making a difference who can take responsibility and get things done. And we have developed a culture that supports people to do this.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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