Contracts Manager (Mechanical & Engineer)

Selwood Housing Society Limited; Melksham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Selwood Housing Society Limited in Melksham is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager (Mechanical & Engineer) to lead the M&E portfolio, drive performance, and deliver safe, compliant services for our customers.

You will manage gas, electrical, renewables, heating and building services, leading supervisors and contractors to achieve excellent outcomes and continuous improvement while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and value for money.

Qualifications

• Level 5 or above qualification in Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction or Compliance.
• Leadership qualification (CMI, ILM or equivalent) at Level 3 or above.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate operational teams to deliver outstanding performance and customer outcomes.
• Experience in contracts management for M&E, building services or compliance related services.
• Experience of procuring, mobilising and managing M&E contracts, supplier arrangements and materials frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of managing internal teams, contractors and suppliers in an M&E building services environment.
• Understanding of KPI drivers for M&E compliance, servicing, repairs, planned works, contractor performance, internal delivery teams and customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of essential compliance and building services to keep homes safe and well maintained.
• Direct supervisors, operational teams and contractors across gas, electrical and renewable services to drive performance.
• Champion continuous improvement and deliver excellent outcomes for customers.
• Ensure safety, quality and value for money in all M&E activities.

Skills

Building Services

Mechanical

Electrical

Leadership

Compliance

Contract management

Education

Level 5+ qualification

Leadership qualification Level 3

Job description

Contracts Manager (Mechanical & Engineer)

Selwood Housing Society Limited Melksham , ENG

NEW

Full Time

For the leader ready to raise the bar

We're looking for an experienced M&E leader to drive performance, inspire teams and deliver safe, compliant services that our customers can rely on.

As our Contracts Manager (M&E), you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio spanning gas, electrical, renewables, heating, plumbing and wider building services. You'll lead supervisors and operational teams, drive performance, ensure compliance and champion a culture where safety, quality and customer service are never compromised.

About the role
As Contracts Manager (M&E), you'll lead the delivery of essential compliance and building services, ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

Leading supervisors, operational teams and contractors across gas, electrical and renewable services, you'll drive performance, champion continuous improvement and deliver excellent outcomes for our customers.

What we're looking for:
We're looking for an experienced M&E leader who shares our values and takes pride in delivering safe, compliant and customer-focused services:

Customer Driven
You understand that compliance isn't just about meeting regulations; it's about keeping customers safe and delivering services they can trust.

Accountability
You take ownership of performance, compliance and delivery, ensuring teams, contractors and suppliers are held to account while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and value for money.

Develop & Learn
You're committed to continuous improvement, using insight, data and industry best practice to identify opportunities, enhance service delivery and develop high-performing teams.

Champion Communication
You lead through collaboration, building trusted relationships and engaging others to drive positive change.

You'll bring:

• * Level 5 or above qualification in Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction or Compliance, or equivalent relevant experience.
• * Leadership qualification (CMI, ILM or equivalent) at Level 3 or above, or a commitment to work towards one.
• * Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate operational teams to deliver outstanding performance and customer outcomes.
• * Experience in a contracts management role within mechanical, electrical, building services, property maintenance or compliance related services.
• * Experience of procuring, mobilising and managing M&E contracts, supplier arrangements and materials frameworks.
• * Extensive knowledge and experience of managing internal teams, contractors and suppliers in an M&E building services environment.
• * Understanding of key KPI drivers for M&E compliance, servicing, repairs, planned works, contractor performance, internal delivery teams and customer outcomes.
• * A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues and customers are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

For further information on the role, please review the job description attached to the advert.

Pre employment requirements
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, a Basic DBS check and verification of a full, valid driving licence.

Why join Selwood Housing?
At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the Southwest - and we\'re growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we\'re investing in the future of local people and places.

You'll be joining a close-knit team where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in doing things properly.