Senior Compliance & Contracts Lead (Public Sector)

Spinwell Global Limited; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Gym membership

Flexible working

Subsidised parking

Public transport discounts

Cycle purchase

Development opportunities

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Spinwell Global Limited in Ipswich is seeking a Principle Manager (Compliance) to lead regulatory compliance and drive strategic management across maintenance, construction and asset services. The role requires proven senior leadership in a public sector setting with strong budget oversight.

You will shape policy, oversee CDM health and safety plans, and champion procurement excellence while building cross-functional teams and external partnerships in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree and five years' experience of technical and organisational knowledge in related field, i.e. BSc Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Up to date knowledge of appropriate regulation, legislation and practice in Building and Construction.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Membership of a relevant professional body as required, i.e. MCIOB, MRICS.
• Management qualification, i.e. DMS, MBA Chartered
• Management experience within a comparable organisation.
• Experience of delivering local authority services at a senior level
• Experience of managing all Quantity Surveying and estimating functions.
• Experience of managing all project and contracts management functions.
• Experience of successfully leading, motivating and managing employees and enabling them to deliver their full potential.
• Experience of management and control of budgets for including monitoring, reporting and preparation of estimates.
• Able to consider innovative and creative solutions to service delivery.
• Ability to identify and manage risks within the remit of the job.
• Experience in establishing and developing strong working relationships with a range of people from relevant organisations including professional bodies.
• Experience at a senior level in all aspects of management of construction projects, i.e. tendering, estimating quantity surveying, project management etc.
• A significant understanding of the Health and Safety including CDM and Environmental requirements relating to DLO's.
• A significant understanding of management systems such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001.
• A good understanding of the future issues affecting DLO's and the ability to contribute in developing strategies and policies, which ensure that the Council complies with all requirements.
• Competent in Information Technology.
• Demonstrate effective presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively building trust, mediating, conciliating, negotiating and delegating.
• Demonstrate a customer focused and responsive approach that improves service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of services to standards across area of control including Project Management, Compliance, Building & Quantity Surveying, Asset Management, and Mechanical & Electrical functions.
• Oversee all financial matters and budgets within area of control.
• Develop procurement systems and lead officer procuring significant contracts; represent Ipswich Borough Council in major disputes with contractors.
• Participate in senior management discussions, shaping policy for Maintenance & Contracts and operating areas.
• Lead Health & Safety for contracts and organisation; produce CDM plans and contribute to environmental agenda.
• Manage resources and staff development through appraisal and training with the Operations Manager.
• Establish and review performance management systems for Maintenance & Contracts; maintain external quality accreditations.
• Promote services and ensure effective communications for the Operations area.
• Adapt duties as required without changing the level of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Health & safety

Communication

Negotiation

Education

BSc Construction Management

MRICS / MCIOB

Management qualification (DMS, MBA)

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

IT systems

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

Spinwell Global Limited in Ipswich is seeking a Principle Manager (Compliance) to lead regulatory compliance and drive strategic management across maintenance, construction and asset services. The role requires proven senior leadership in a public sector setting with strong budget oversight.

You will shape policy, oversee CDM health and safety plans, and champion procurement excellence while building cross-functional teams and external partnerships in a hybrid working environment.