Supporting the Team Leader and Manager in the procurement and delivery of Voids, Repairs, Maintenance & Construction and internal service level agreements. Our Service North Yorkshire Councils Housing Standards team, we are responsible for ensuring the Council’s social housing portfolio of circa 9000 dwellings is maintained to meet all current statutory, regulatory, and legislative and good practice standards. The team offer effective and efficient delivery of a vast array of contractor delivered works including but not limited to – Void Works, Repair & Maintenance, Fleet, Materials, Construction Sub-Contractor Framework, Contractor DPS Administration, Service Level Agreements with Facilities, Parks, Highways. The role The Housing Standards Team are looking for Contract Supervisors to carry out service procurement and contract management of contracts for the Direct Delivery team from our bases in Harrogate, Richmond, or Selby offices. At the Mid-Level You will be responsible for managing new contracts and assisting the Senior Level in the procurement process, liaising with procurement and legal to resolve any significant contractual matters, day to day contract management on void contracts. The Direct Delivery team are looking for candidates with experience managing construction void projects from inception to completion, with trade knowledge from groundworks to extensions single and multi storey. You will work closely with Contract Supervisors (Void/Construction Team) to ensure the correct contractors are allocated to the assigned void projects. The candidate will liaise with the Team and request feedback on the performance and quality of the assigned contractor to ensure we are delivering a quality and standard that is expected off us. Where this is below the standard expected then the candidate will review with the contractor and put in place a plan to assist the contractor in improving so that they meet the required standard. As a Contract Supervisor you will: Contract Oversight: Manage the day-to-day aspects of high value contracts, ensuring performance meets or exceeds expectations. Site Inspections: Conduct visits to verify quality of work and adherence to safety protocols. Team Liaison: Work closely with contractors, internal departments, and external service providers to maintain efficient operations. Health & Safety: reviewing risk assessments and method statements to ensure suitable processes are in place Develop Contracts: Contribute to the creation of new contracts, incorporating lessons learned and working closely with procurement teams. Training & Mentorship: Assist and mentor Entry -Level colleagues as needed, sharing knowledge and best practices. The post holder Must keep up to date with all compliance, health, and safety related guidance and actively engage in the development of the service through continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves spoken and written communication, so a confident use of the English language is required. Post holders must have the ability to travel across the housing stock localities when required so a clean current Driving Licence is essential. Why Join Our Team? Professional Development: Tailored training and career progression opportunities to help you grow and reach your full potential. Supportive Work Environment: A culture that values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Impactful Work: Contribute to maintaining high housing standards and make a real difference in people’s lives. Attractive Benefits: Our employees are our greatest asset, enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising to 34 days with continued service) plus public holidays, and a generous local government pension scheme. Professional Qualifications Post holders must be working towards / or be willing to train to obtain the Qualifications below – HND/HNC Construction Related Qualification IWFM Level 4 IOSH Managing Safety/NEBOSH Construction Prince 2 Fundamental SMSTS/SSSTS CSCS Temp Works Co-ordinator Scaffold Inspector Trade qualifications Other qualifications will be considered, to be discussed during an informal conversation. Additional building or construction related qualifications appropriate to the contracts being managed would be an advantage. What you will bring • Knowledge of building regulations and building maintenance or construction • Knowledge of procurement and contract management • Ability to work in a team • Ability to work under pressure to achieve targets and meet deadlines • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Good numeracy skills, ability to interpret data • Excellent standard of oral and written communication skills • Ability to use initiative • Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality. Contact If you would like to learn more about a role within our new service area, please contact Robert Pryde, Team Leader 07855 195612 for an informal conversation. Key documents Job description Total rewards brochure Key dates Closing date: 7th December 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.