Contracts Manager- Mechanical & Electrical

Citizen Housing Group; Great Torrington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with employer

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Citizen Housing Group is seeking a Contracts Manager- Mechanical & Electrical to lead our commercial data function within the Building Safety team. Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, you will line-manage a Contracts Officer and drive delivery of specialist M&E contracts to keep our homes safe and compliant.

The role is based at Torrington Avenue, Coventry, 37 hours per week, and a salary of £56,385 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and budgeting.
• Strong housing compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Well-organised with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors, ensuring KPIs met and high standards.
• Budget management to deliver on time and within budget.
• Prepare technical specifications with Procurement.
• Support other Contract Managers and plan 30-year programme of works.
• Provide technical expertise and act as escalation point.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Housing compliance knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds in heating ventilation commercial

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 customer’s to live in.

Position: 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.

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 26days 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.

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 inhousing.

We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

This post is subject to aBasicDBS 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.