External Contracts Manager

External Contracts Manager -  £48,383  - + Benefits   Eastleigh

 This is a Permanent, Full-Time vacancy 

Your new role

We're looking for a External Contracts Managers to join our Property Care team where you'll be taking ownership of a roofing programme to deliver replacement roof coverings and support a variety of externally sourced contracts which could include windows, doors, roofing, external works, and projects in support of our objective of providing excellent service to our customers.  

With experience of the Housing environment, you'll have a pivotal role in ensuring works are delivered in line with financial, contractual, and quality expectations. With the ability to forge strong relationships with our partner providers and the confidence to challenge and push change, you will be at the forefront of driving improvement in the delivery of our services. 

With a strong technical knowledge, you'll also be taking on a variety of maintenance projects requiring more complex or specialist intervention.  

We need you to be flexible in this role so you should be able to travel across our whole geography, to sites and contractor meetings, with regular office days to collaborate with coleagues. You should live within the Southern region and be able to commute to one of our primary offices in either Eastleigh (SO50 6AD), Bracknell (RG12 1RF) or Yeovil (BA22 8WN).

You are:

Qualified to HNC level in a building related discipline and / or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor. • Knowledge of relevant statutory obligations related to the construction industry and housing sector e.g., CDM & Asbestos regulations. • Experience of creating, procuring, and managing contracts for building works and related services. • Ability to organise, plan, project manage and execute works efficiently.  • Understanding of office software packages and an appreciation of the opportunities presented by software designed specifically for maintenance management. • Commercially astute with the ability to demonstrate best value in decision making. • Must hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Will require business insurance for use in connection with the role and a willingness to travel across all geographical areas covered. Demonstrable analytical skills encompassing strong financial capabilities.