Contracts Manager Heating

You will be directly responsible for operational planning, implementation and delivery of all heating system programmes relating to existing homes these include:

• Annual servicing of gas, oil and solid fuel heating system servicing,
• Managing the installation of replacement systems to existing homes,
• Ensuring the maintenance and repairs to heating systems is well managed,
• Specification and installation of renewable heating systems,
• Management of external third-party audits of servicing programmes.
Accountable for routine inspection and servicing programmes ensuring all properties receive the necessary inspections and remedial actions to ensure the highest levels of safety for residents and record keeping to evidence compliance and provide assurance. Carry out site and post inspections to monitor contractor performance, responsible for ensuring contractors meet the expected standards. Directly responsibility for effective contract management which delivers high quality services, deliver ongoing savings, efficiencies and service improvements, through the effective planning and facilitating of regular contract reviews, ensuring standards are met and outcomes are recorded. Acting as the designated Contract Administrator you will ensure adherence to contractual requirements, approve applications for payments and valuations across multiple heating safety programmes. Managing supply chain relationships, which deliver on time on budget and to the expected quality standards. You will be responsible for the adherence to detailed technical specifications, compliant with Building Regulations, legislation and best practice. Accountable for developing and managing project costs against agreed budgets, monitoring spend and mitigating cost increases. Ensuring the robust and effective financial management of contracts. Directly responsible for monitoring contractor performance, developing and refining metrics which accurately track compliance with safety legislation. Actively engaging with residents in relation to heating systems, promoting good safety behaviours, leading by example and building trusted and respected long-term relationships.


• Current knowledge of UK building regulations and safety legislation relating to all forms of domestic heating systems.
• Contract administration using JCT or similar forms of building contracts.
• Experience of managing similar heating contracts.
• Contract managing multiple programmes of work.
• Solid understanding of building practices, contract management and programme management.
• Ability to use and act on initiative and solve problems.
• Relevant qualification relating to building services/mechanical/electrical systems or willing to complete a level 5 or above qualification.
  
  Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and well-being initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.