External Contracts Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an External Contracts Manager in the housing sector to manage and deliver various building contracts while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. The successful candidate should have HNC-level qualifications or relevant experience, and possess strong project management, financial control, and stakeholder management skills. This role requires traveling and proficiency with relevant software tools.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and financial aptitude.
• Experience in creating and managing building contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM and Asbestos regulations.

Responsibilities

• Specify and procure work packages and contractors.
• Manage delivery of multi-disciplined projects.
• Maintain strict financial control and oversee budgets.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections.
• Manage contractor performance and customer queries.

Skills

Project management

Financial control

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC-level qualification in a building-related discipline

Tools

Office software

Maintenance management software

Job description

Overview

External Contracts Manager - Housing Sector

Location: Covering a wide geographical area depending on requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong background in managing building contracts and the personal drive to make a real difference.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the specification, procurement, management, and delivery of a variety of externally led contracts under the organisation's Planned Works programmes. They will operate across the company's entire geographical area, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards while meeting statutory obligations and customer expectations.

• Specifying and Procuring: Creating comprehensive work packages and procuring suitable contractors through tendering or framework principles.
• Managing Delivery: Overseeing multi-disciplined projects and ensuring all works are completed in accordance with CDM and other Health & Safety requirements.
• Financial Control: Maintaining strict financial control over budgets, processing contractor invoice payments, and providing monthly progress updates to the Delivery Team Manager.
• Quality Assurance: Conducting regular inspections to ensure work meets agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Holding regular meetings with contractors to manage performance and dealing with customer queries or complaints promptly and sympathetically.

About You

The ideal candidate is an organised and efficient project manager with personal drive and a talent for making a difference. If you possess strong analytical and financial skills and are commercially apt in their decision-making.

• An HNC-level qualification in a building-related discipline OR demonstrable experience in a similar role within a housing association or contractor.
• Experience in creating, procuring, and managing contracts for building works.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory obligations, such as CDM and Asbestos regulations.
• Proficiency with office software packages and an appreciation for maintenance management software.
• A full driving licence, access to a car with business insurance, and a willingness to travel across all of the company's geographical areas.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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