This role offers a unique opportunity to work across a broad range of safety‑critical areas, from lift maintenance to asbestos compliance, ensuring contractors deliver safe, high‑quality and cost‑effective services to our residents. Reporting to the Lead Contracts Manager – General, you will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities
* Overseeing the delivery of outsourced compliance programmes (e.g. lifts, radon, asbestos, fall arrest systems, sewage treatment).
* Managing contractor performance across all SNG localities, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and in line with legal and regulatory obligations.
* Leading contractor meetings, managing improvement plans, and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
* Ensuring high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all areas.
* Budget management of circa £5 million per annum, ensuring value for money and accurate forecasting.
* Supporting procurement and delivering robust reporting for compliance programmes.
* Acting as a key contact between contractors, local teams, and customers to ensure everyone is informed and engaged.
Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience managing third‑party suppliers or contractors.
* Strong knowledge of legislation and compliance in building services (e.g. Lift Awareness, EOR202N, DFG Processes, Asbestos, LOLER, CDM regulations).
* Excellent financial, organisational, and project management skills.
* Ability to interpret technical documents (e.g. fire risk assessments, asbestos surveys).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge when needed.
* Willingness to travel across SNG sites.
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
* IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.
* Asbestos surveying qualification (e.g. P402).
* Experience managing compliance within a large housing association.
* PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.
* Level 2 Safety Awareness in lifting equipment in Social Housing.
* Level 2 Award in Asset and Building compliance.
About SNG
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is one of the largest housing associations in the country, committed to providing safe, affordable homes and creating thriving communities. We’re currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in Lifts & Mobility, as well as radon, asbestos, fall arrest systems, and sewage treatment. Working from our office in Basingstoke, you will need to travel across South & South West area. It’s a fantastic time to join us at SNG! We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we’d love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.
Your Benefits
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
* Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
* 3 additional paid Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
* Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
* Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
* Enhanced paternity pay – 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
* Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
* Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a chance to be part of something meaningful. We’re passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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