SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as building thousands of new affordable homes every year.
We have an opportunity for a Contracts Manager - Mechanical and Electrical to join our team. This role will be based in Wembley, twice a week with travel to other sites, covering London & Hertfordshire as and when required. SNG operates a Hybrid working model, we support both home working & onsite.
This pivotal role will oversee replacement, servicing, maintenance, and small project works, ensuring systems are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently. You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, value-for-money service for our customers.
About the Role
Lead the management of contracts for assigned mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and value-for-money service delivery.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory legislation, British Standards, and guidance (including SFG20), ensuring full compliance with all safety obligations.
Monitor contractor performance against specifications and KPIs, chair review meetings, and drive continuous improvement where required.
Manage budgets, forecasting, spend control, and authorise payments and contract variations as appropriate.
Support procurement activities to ensure contracts are awarded in line with organisational requirements.
Analyse repairs data and emerging trends to inform planned works and long-term maintenance strategies.
Act as a key point of contact for contractors, customers, and stakeholders, resolving operational matters and keeping customers informed of planned works.
Investigate complaints and mechanical-related incidents or emergencies, implementing robust processes to ensure effective resolution and learning.
Develop and oversee structured audit and inspection programmes, maintaining accurate electronic compliance records from inception to closure.
Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, contractors, and partners to support successful delivery of SNG's objectives.
To Be Successful in This Role
Hold a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent experience).
Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, safety requirements, and commercial contract management.
Have experience managing third-party suppliers and delivering large-scale M&E testing programmes.
Possess a sound understanding of current building regulations and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM.
Be confident interpreting and applying legislative and regulatory documents.
Show strong financial awareness, with the ability to plan, track, and forecast budgets to ensure value for money and mitigate risk.
Maintain accurate project and compliance records from inception through to completion.
Be an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to influence, challenge, and represent the organisation professionally.
Demonstrate good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Have strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines under pressure.
Be a collaborative team player with integrity and a commitment to continuous learning.
Be willing to work in the office and travel between sites as required.
Why Join Us?
At SNG, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values fairness, inclusion, and supporting the wellbeing and development of our people.
Great benefits including:
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
3 extra 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.