Contracts Manager - Fire & Security

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) seeks an experienced Contracts Manager - Fire & Security to lead outsourced maintenance across our properties from Wembley or Basingstoke offices, with travel as required. You will ensure compliance with fire and security standards, manage contractor performance and deliver high-value services to residents.

In this role you will oversee cyclical, planned and reactive works, coordinate with Asset Safety and Compliance teams, and drive continuous improvement in our

Qualifications

• Experience managing outsourced fire and security programmes including cyclical, planned and reactive works.
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements and best practices relating to fire and security systems.
• Ability to drive contractor performance and ensure value-for-money service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outsourced fire and security works across the portfolio to meet compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time and to spec.
• Lead reporting on planned and cyclical maintenance programmes and KPIs.
• Audit contractor activities, including fire door replacements, for technical compliance.
• Chair and facilitate contractor meetings and present performance against KPIs.
• Maintain accurate asset registers and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Contract management

Fire & security systems

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Contractor liaison

Job description

At SNG, we're committed to providing safe, sustainable homes and communities where our customers can thrive. We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager - Fire & Security to join our Property Services team. This role can be based from either our Wembley or Basingstoke office, with travel across our operating regions as required.

The role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of outsourced fire and security cyclical, planned, reactive and small project works across our portfolio. Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders, you will ensure compliance obligations are met while delivering a high-quality, value-for-money service for our customers.

Utilising your contractor management expertise, you will oversee performance against term contracts and framework agreements, ensuring all outsourced activities are delivered in line with SNG specifications, statutory requirements and quality standards. You will play a key role in driving contractor performance, maintaining regulatory compliance and supporting the continuous improvement of our fire and security services.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Identifying and understanding all current statutory legal requirements, guidance, and best practices relating to fire and security systems, ensuring that SNG fully meets its compliance obligations.
• Liaising with and raise any concerns to Asset Safety and Compliance team as required.
• Supporting the Procurement team as required on procurement exercises to ensure contracts are awarded appropriately and in line with SNG's requirements.
• Leading on the creation and delivery of the reporting of any planned or cyclical programmes and maintenance programmes to ensure compliance and key performance indicators performance.
• Engaging with contractors to validate and audit fire door replacements to ensure original work scope has been achieved and that all works have been done in accordance with relevant technical guidance from manufacturers and accreditation bodies.
• Chairing and facilitating meetings with contractors, providing performance reports on contractors against specification and agreed KPI's.
• Ensuring that SNG asset registers are accurate and maintained.