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About the role
We are looking for two Contract Leads to join us as Contract Lead Electrical & Building Systems. In this role you will support the Complex M&E Team Lead – Electrical & Building Systems in the efficient delivery of the Group’s Repairs, Maintenance and Capital Works via our supporting contractors. Focused nationally, you will act as an escalation point for contractor performance and Health & Safety around delivery.
* Ensure the service is customer‑focused, efficient and offers value for money for the Group.
* Adhere to KPIs and financial targets set by the Group.
* Manage day‑to‑day organization, scheduling, supervision and the safety, technical standard and quality of the works carried out.
* Operationally deliver Group policies and procedures to ensure compliance, including risk identification, management and mitigation, and production of risk assessments, safe working practices and procedures.
* Oversee and deliver on the Group’s commercial portfolio for statutory and Group‑led compliance activities such as Communal EICR, PAT testing, Lightning Protection, Height Safety, Automated Doors, Gates, Barriers and Shutters.
Essential Criteria
* Strong background in planning, arranging and supervising works within complex commercial properties.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams and/or contractors to maintain service quality, manage change and develop staff.
* Experience working on large‑scale compliance contracts and supplier performance management.
* Proven experience and knowledge of electrical and/or building systems.
* Good understanding of statutory compliance regulations and technical standards.
You have strong experience delivering customer‑focused services and driving continuous improvement, with a solid background in arranging and supervising works across complex commercial properties. You are skilled at leading teams and contractors to ensure high service standards, managing change and developing people. You prioritise effectively to meet targets, budgets and deadlines, are educated with relevant professional qualifications, understand value‑for‑money principles and can communicate clearly at all levels.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with yearly review.
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.
* Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with option to buy or sell leave.
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
* Bonus scheme for all colleagues – 2%.
* Training and development.
* Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, apply through our simple 5‑minute application process by uploading a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team. We evaluate applications swiftly and advise you to apply immediately to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse or have served in the Armed Forces, who meet the essential criteria, will be guaranteed an interview. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We also offer reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience.
Safety and Values
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We maintain safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS checks where applicable.
Equality
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, including reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners, if they meet the essential criteria.
We are proud members of the Disability Confident scheme (Level 2) and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Neurodiverse individuals are recognised for their valuable skills. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
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