That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
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This role oversees the planning, supervision, and delivery of maintenance and refurbishment works on domestic and commercial properties. You manage contractor teams, ensure quality and compliance, control budgets and schedules, and maintain strong customer service with continuous improvement. You also handle contract documentation, inspections, and provide technical advice while supporting the team's development and contributing to asset management.
You will take an active role around responsibility with CDM and H&S Management.
You will oversee contractor performance, ensuring all terms, SLAs, and KPIs are met while preparing and managing contract documentation. Managing inspections, maintaining quality standards, and keeping accurate records will be key. You'll also provide technical advice on building maintenance and actively contribute to asset management discussions to drive continuous improvement.
Extensive experience coordinating and supervising work on both domestic and commercial properties.
Strong background in managing contractor to ensure service delivery, handle change, and support team development.
A driving license and access to your own vehicle is mandatory for this role.
You've successfully arranged and supervised work on domestic and commercial properties and led contractor teams to ensure quality, manage change, and support development. Ideally you hold (or are working toward) relevant qualifications such as an HNC or professional certifications, with the technical competence to commission and sign off work but hands on experience in project management is essential. Preferred skills include health and safety certifications like IOSH or NEBOSH, a solid understanding of value-for-money principles, and strong communication skills across all levels.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
Car Allowance (Amount depending on engine size of vehicle)
~ Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
~ Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
~ A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
~ Training and development
~ Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.