Contracts Manager - Mechanical & Electrical

Citizen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Leave purchase option

Extended family leave

Pension matching

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Career development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Citizen in Birmingham is seeking a Contracts Manager- Mechanical & Electrical to lead the building safety data function and oversee M&E contracts, ensuring homes are safe and compliant for residents.

The role reports to the Senior Contract Manager with line management of a Contracts Officer; day-to-day duties include budget oversight, technical specifications, and collaboration with procurement to appoint competent contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of contract management and budget management.
• Good understanding of housing compliance and experience with housing providers, contractors or similar environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with customers and colleagues.
• Well-organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors to ensure KPI delivery and high standard of works.
• Budget management to deliver projects on time and within allocated budgets.
• Prepare technical specifications and work with Procurement to appoint competent contractors.
• Support other Contract Managers and contribute to the 30-year plan and programme of works.
• Provide technical expertise and act as escalation point for complex queries.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Housing compliance

Communication

Leadership

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

At Citizen, we're committed to providing safe, quality homes where our customers can thrive. As part of our Building Safety team, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Contract & Commercial Data Team Leader to lead our commercial data function and help ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, you'll have line management responsibility for a Contracts Officer to support the delivery of specialist M&E contracts to ensure homes are safe for our customers to live in.

Position: Contracts Manager- Mechanical & Electrical

Salary: £56385 per year

Location: 4040 Lakeside, Birmingham B37 7YN

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.

#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.
• 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.
• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme - option to buy up an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• 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.

Find out more here: 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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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.