Contracts Manager – Bristol
This is an exciting time for an experienced Contract Manager to join one of the South West’s leading affordable housing and public sector building specialist. You will be expected to deliver excellent operational performance and customer service and in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Sound like something for you…?
What will I get in return?
- A competitive salary that starts from £50,000
- 33 days holiday a year including bank holidays
- Enrolled into the NOW Pension scheme
- Car allowance of £5,000
What will I be doing in the role?
You will be responsible for managing Responsive and Void contracts as well as a Planned works programme in and around the Bristol region, reporting to the Operations Manager. You will deliver excellent operational performance to drive high customer satisfaction levels, all in line with budget. You will be expected to maintain and build strong client relationships both directly and through the contract teams.
You should also be experienced in dealing with the day-to-day management of both direct labour and sub-contractors.
Am I who you are looking for?
MD Group want to employ talented people that align well with our core values and place the customer at the heart of what they do.
For the Contract Manager role, it is specifically important that you have:
- Extensive experience of leading and delivering contracts within the Social Housing sector
- Excellent knowledge of the NHF schedule of rates (SOR’s)
- Good knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Good knowledge of Awaab’s law and HRSSS
- Understanding of how to maximise productivity and drive improvements.
- Experience of delivering TBT
- Excellent written and oral presentation
- Good understanding of H&S legislation
- Ability to produce RAMS documentation.
- Awareness and ability to implement/deliver under CDM.
- Experience of managing and improving internal and external customer relationships and conflict handling
- Understanding of KPI drivers for MD and our Clients
- Experience in building and leading teams
- SMSTS, first aid, Scaffold awareness and inspection, Asbestos awareness, and Working at Height would be desirable
- Ability to deliver an out-of-hour service in line with the client’s needs
Qualifications
- SMSTS/NVQ 4 or 7 (preferred)
- IOSH/NEBOSH (preferred)
- Trade experience - City & Guilds/NQV (preferred)
What about the business I’ll be joining?
As one of the leading building services specialists across the Southwest, we at MD Group are proud to work and invest in the communities in which we operate. Generating value beyond the short-term impact of our work. We offer complete solutions and combine expertise in repairs and maintenance, electrical, gas and renewable energy services and construction. Operating for over 20 years with over 300 staff and 7 offices across the Southwest, apply today to join our team.
About MD Group
We are a leading social housing specialist and work with local authorities and social landlords to build, maintain and renew the homes, properties and public buildings in their care.
We help our customers meet the challenge of managing restricted budgets while maintaining their commitment to the communities they serve; by delivering the highest standards of work in the most efficient manner possible, reliably, on budget and as specified.
Over two decades we've established a reputation for quality delivery, supported by outstanding process, exemplary training and continuous investment; consistently outperforming our competitors in terms of value for money and satisfaction. Today, we are one of the largest building services companies in the Southwest, with a growing business.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Experience:
- trade: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- SMSTS or NVQ 4/6 (required)
- IOSH/NEBOSH (preferred)
- City & Guilds/NVQ (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
