What you’ll do
* Assist in the procurement of contracts for capital works, compliance, and small site‑specific projects.
* Ensure contractor competency checks and compliance with health and safety standards.
* Contribute to the preparation of specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation.
* Oversee planned and cyclical maintenance contracts for the Council’s housing stock.
* Monitor and evaluate social value commitments made by contractors, ensuring delivery against agreed targets.
* Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all contracts to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.
* Support managers with reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to digital transformation and customer‑focused service delivery.
What we’re looking for
* Demonstrated experience in preparing specifications and procuring maintenance contracts.
* Knowledge of building construction, energy regulations, and health and safety legislation.
* Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with building‑related data.
* Regular travel across a wide rural district, with multiple site visits on a regular basis; ability to travel independently and reliably is essential.
Benefits
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long‑term financial security after your working life.
* Generous annual leave scheme + option to buy more.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme*.
* Flu Jabs.
* Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users.
* Flexible Working Policy.
* Agile Working Policy*.
* Car mileage reimbursement*.
* Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
* Long Service Recognition*.
* Salary sacrifice car scheme for roles over 33k*.
* *Certain restrictions may apply.
Equal Opportunities
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non‑discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website.
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