Lead Contracts Manager - Heating and Ventilation

Sovereign Network Group; Wembley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is seeking a Lead Contracts Manager - Heating and Ventilation to lead the delivery of planned and reactive works across our heating programmes in the South of England, including London. You will manage contractors, ensure compliance and drive value for money while maintaining high customer service standards.

The role involves leading a team of Contracts and Compliance Specialists, overseeing budgets, governance, site inspections and risk management, with a focus on safety

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing third party suppliers.
• Experience and knowledge of gas safety and gas commercial contract management.
• Experience in delivering large scale gas testing programs.
• Experience and 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 of current building regulations.
• Office based role with travel between SNG sites.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned, responsive and cyclical works across outsourced heating programmes.
• Drive contractor performance and ensure regulatory compliance and best practice.
• Oversee governance through performance reviews, site inspections and audits.
• Manage budgets and monitoring of financial performance to deliver value for money.
• Lead a team of Contracts and Compliance Specialists and engage stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate project documentation from conception to completion.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Gas Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are 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.

• 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.

• 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 package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At 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.