Contracts Manager (Worcestershire/Gloucestershire areas)

Contracts Manager (Worcestershire/Gloucestershire areas)

Salary £51,872 - £57,635 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Home based in Worcestershire (with travel across the locality)

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that closed 2 months ago at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our Programme and Responsive Repairs delivery teams across the Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire areas.

This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we strengthen our efforts in meeting Platform's commitment to providing safe, well-maintained homes. As we refine our long-term investment strategy, our focus is on significantly enhancing the quality of our existing housing stock.

Our aim is to create a capital investment team with high levels of professionalism and competency that can deliver best practice in contract management with a strong customer focus across a range of projects, from window, kitchen, and bathroom replacement programs to major refurbishment schemes in high-rise blocks.

If you're an experienced leader with strong contract and people management skills, and you're looking for a senior role where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Please note that the formal job title for this role is External Contracts Manager

Some things we need from you:

• Significant experience in the housing or construction industry with good knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to programmes of works and maintenance.
• Experience of successfully managing a team to deliver programmes of maintenance works.
• Knowledge of Building safety regulations, particularly CDM, asbestos management, site safety management, and fire safety requirements.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a construction-related discipline or significant equivalent experience.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and motivational skills with the ability to support staff including coaching and personal development.

It is essential to have a full driving license and the ability to travel throughout our Severn Locality (focusing on Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Herefordshire areas). You will also participate in the out-of-hours escalation rota for the Asset team and provide decision-making when needed.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.
• Family-friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave, plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave.
• Medicash membership for all employees, including access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, and exclusive discounts.
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio, and complementary therapies, and more.
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3%, and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions).
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discounts from a wide range of retailers.

How to apply:

If you're passionate about making a difference in affordable homes and communities, we want to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to submit your online application and upload your CV.

Early applications are encouraged, as we will be reviewing submissions throughout the campaign and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.

We'll be holding interviews for this role via Microsoft Teams, and there will be a presentation question that you can prepare for in advance. Once shortlisted, we will contact you to arrange an interview.

For more details about the position, please refer to the attached job description or feel free to reach out to Martin Woods (Head of External Contracts) via email:

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job; you will be joining an organization that values you and your contribution, where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognize the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore different ways of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. We want to attract the best people to work for us and know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, offering many opportunities to get involved, share ideas, and shape our work - from networking groups to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, providing exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the deadline. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group is committed to building a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organization that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Values:

• People Matter: We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing differences, we are open and honest in our relationships.
• Own It: We say what we'll do and then do it. We listen, understand, and are empowered to make decisions. We seek ways to learn and adapt, focusing on what we can do.
• One Team: We are connected, collaborative, and in it together. We support each other to help everyone reach their potential.
• Be Brave: We are curious and courageous, looking for better ways to do things, trying new approaches, and learning quickly. We celebrate successes and stand out from the rest.

Note: This vacancy is no longer available.