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More about the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for post graduate quantity surveyor or building surveyor, technical officer, building inspector or contracts manager, also candidates with a trade background who've completed a HNC or equivalent in the Built Environment to take the next step in their careers.
As a Contract Lead, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our repairs, maintenance, and capital component upgrade projects.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of building works via our contractor framework, managing the lifecycle from inception to completion. Tasks will include but not limited to reviewing SOWs, specifications, requesting quotes from contractors, arranging pre-start meetings, providing solutions to on-site issues, undertaking post inspections. Also, managing compliance with CDM regulations, Health and Safety, performance, and ensuring contractors meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.
You'll also provide valuable technical guidance on building refurbishments and maintenance contracts, actively contributing to Asset Management meetings and offering recommendations for improvement as required.
Candidates with MCIOB and/or MRICS/AssocRICS would be advantageous.
For more details, please download our full job profile available on our website.
More about you
We're looking for someone with a strong customer service background and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Experience in overseeing works on domestic and commercial properties is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to manage or lead effectively.
If you're a postgraduate in quantity surveying / building surveying or a technical officer / building inspector, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills further while making a real impact on the delivery of key projects.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
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
* Essential car user allowance
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
* Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
* Overtime as and when required
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* Training and development
* Extra benefits including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
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