Avalon is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager for a Not‑For‑Profit Organisation in Shropshire.
The Opportunity
The position within the Asset Management team will be responsible for the delivery of an annual single investment plan across the organisation's property portfolio, with an emphasis on maintaining the Decent Homes Standard.
Responsibilities
* Deliver decent homes works as programmed, on time, within budget and with high customer satisfaction.
* Ensure effective procurement and contract management of contractors and best use of in‑house and external delivery.
* Act as Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, ensuring stakeholders maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice.
* Maintain and use the Group’s Asset Management database, managing contracts and keeping the asbestos register up to date.
* Manage budgets, monitoring effectiveness of consultants and contractors regarding delivery cost and quality of work.
* Oversee the contracts management module within the asset management system.
* Apply knowledge of contract administration and a range of contract types (e.g., NEC, JCT).
Further Information
* Full time, 35 hours per week.
* £50,051 per annum.
* Permanent position.
Requirements
* Social Housing / Public Sector experience.
* Full UK driver’s licence with access to a vehicle.
* Building Maintenance/construction degree, OND, HND or equivalent.
* Professional qualification or working towards one (e.g., RICS, CIOB, RIBA).
* Hold BOHS – P405 Managing Asbestos in Buildings.
* NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
Avalon is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
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