Contract Manager

Contracts Manager

Complex Works - Legal Disrepair, Damp & Mould Projects

£55,000-£63,500 plus Benefits 

Oxfordshire 

My client are currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join their growing business. They are looking for someone to head up a their complex works team.

Within this position you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects. Works that are being delivered will legal disrepair and damp and mould.

Within this role, you will be responsible for ensuring P&L, budgets and deadlines are met. You would also be responsible for ensuring the level of service and quality is to the highest standard as well as cost control, creating CPP & programming of works and budgeting. Implement strong H&S across all projects. Your direct team will include site management, supervisors, RLO's and sub - contractors. You will report directly in to the Operations manager who will support you in making the contracts successful

The Role;

Manage the delivery of damp and mould, complex works and disrepair repairs in collaboration with the site and client teams.
Manage significant operational budgets, including financial forecasting, monitoring spend, and ensuring value for money across major projects.
Manage works and onsite activities ensuring compliance to all Health and Safety requirements including CDM 2015.
Ensure adherence to health and safety obligations.
Manage and coordinate property condition surveys and raise repairs following reports from residents and the wider client and site teams.
Collaborate with client surveyors and the maintenance team to implement preventive measures and post works inspections in line with legislation.
Robustly manage subcontractors and external suppliers, ensuring all work meets quality, cost, and time constraints
Be accountable for the timely and safe completion of work allocated to team members in line with policies and performance standards.
Work closely with wider teams including, but not limited to, sub-contractors, repair team, complaints team, legal team, and surveying teams to ensure adequate resource is in place to complete works as prescribed by legislation.
Have good up to date knowledge of Housing Ombudsman guidelines, legislation, HHSRS, and complaint handling, with a particular focus on damp and mould and disrepair.Using housing and repairs management systems to coordinate and track repair activities, complaints, and surveys.
Establish regular reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance and performance, providing feedback to stakeholders.

The Candidate;

The ideal candidate will have extensive building knowledge and experience managing damp & mould and legal disrepair contracts. You will need to have a good knowledge around Awaabs Law.

Ideally you will have a SMSTS, Asbestos Awareness & a HNC in Construction or equivalent. 

Experience managing multiple site teams, strategically planning projects and an ability to problem solve in complex situations. A Strong knowledge around BSR and the building safety act as well as strong IT skills are essential and you must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook and Word.

Having an ability to create a strong working environment, where everyone is working as a team to achieve targets and goals on the contract, as well as being able to build strong relationships with the client and your team members.

This is a permanent position which will offer on going training and development as well as good progression opportunities for the successful candidate.

If you are interested please apply directly or contact Danny Mangan for more information.

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