Lead Contracts Manager - Heating and Ventilation

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Wembley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension 12%

Life cover 4x salary

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Gym discounts

24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Contracts Manager – Heating and Ventilation to drive the delivery of planned, responsive and cyclical works across our heating programmes. You will lead a team of Contracts and Compliance Specialists, ensuring high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance and value for money.

The role requires gas industry qualifications and travel between SNG sites.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Gas Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Gas Safe registration and ACS qualifications.
• Knowledge of gas safety and gas contracts.
• Experience with communal ventilation systems in housing.
• Knowledge of current building regulations.
• Office-based with travel between SNG sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned, responsive and cyclical works across heating programmes.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage budget and financial performance for outsourced works.
• Lead a team of Contracts and Compliance Specialists.
• Ensure governance through reviews, site inspections and audits.

Skills

Gas safety knowledge

Contract management

Communal ventilation

MS Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Gas Maintenance & Repair

Gas Safe Registered

ACS qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary:£55,000.00 - £68,000.00 Per yearAre you an experienced contracts professional with expertise in heating and ventilation services? SNG is seeking a Lead Contracts Manager – Heating and Ventilation to lead the delivery of planned, responsive and cyclical works across our outsourced heating programmes. Supporting over 86,000 homes throughout the South of England, including London, you'll play a vital role in driving contractor performance, ensuring compliance and delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers.The role:As Lead Contracts Manager – Heating and Ventilation, you will lead the delivery of planned, responsive and cyclical works across SNG's outsourced heating programmes. Working closely with contractors and suppliers, you will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while championing health, safety and environmental best practice. You will be responsible for driving high-quality service delivery, ensuring value for money and maintaining excellent standards across all outsourced activities in line with SNG's specifications and expectations.You will oversee contractor performance throughout the full delivery lifecycle, using robust contract management practices to ensure all legislative, regulatory and compliance obligations are consistently met. Leading a team of Contracts and Compliance Specialists, you will ensure effective governance through regular performance reviews, site inspections, quality audits and stakeholder engagement. The role also holds responsibility for budget management, ensuring financial performance is effectively monitored and controlled while delivering safe, compliant and customer-focused outcomes.Knowledge and Skills:Previous experience managing third party suppliers.Experience and technical knowledge of gas safety and gas commercial contract management.Experience in delivering large scale gas testing programs.Experience and technical knowledge of communal ventilation systems in housing.Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Gas Maintenance & Repair or equivalent & Gas safe registered and accredited to ACS qualifications.Knowledge and understanding of current building regulations.Ability to be office based and travel between SNG sites as required.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).Working knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations in CDM regulations.Ability to understand legislative documents such as asbestos surveys.Ability to collate accurate records of the project, from conception to finish, ensuring all documentation relating to the project is collated and stored in the correct location.Full Job descriptionWe have some great benefits at SNG, including:25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering daysGenerous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salaryEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption payOptions for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness coverWellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP serviceAt Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.