Contracts Manager FTC Local Authority PPM / RPM

Contracts Manager FTC (Local Authority PPM / RPM) 

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. Our refurbished offices are in the city centre near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. 

Position: Housing Services - Contracts Manager 
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire 
Job type: Full Time, 12 Months fixed term contract 
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: from £44,271 up to £48,108 per year + Car Allowance plus up to 18.5% employer pension contribution 

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2019. 

About the role: 

In this role you will be responsible for managing the implementation, mobilisation, integration and on-going management of the Councils new Reactive Repairs and Planned Maintenance Contract. 

We are looking for a talented individual with strong leadership skills, commercial acumen and demonstrable expertise of leading multi-disciplinary teams. You will be the main contact for the contractor and lead on the mobilisation, implementation of the new contract. 

About you: 

You will have significant experience of managing contracts and be a member of RICS or CIOB or with equivalent experience. You will be managing a small team of internal housing technical staff working on repairs and void works. Previous experience of effective performance management in a construction related arena together with partnership working to deliver major contracts is essential for this post. 

We offer a competitive package which also includes up to 26 days annual leave, essential use car allowance, pension scheme, reimbursement of professional fees, management development and training opportunities, flexible working options (including homeworking), leisure and travel discounts and a number of other benefits that are available. 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. 

You may have experience of the following: Contracts Manager, Local Housing Maintenance Manager, PPM, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Building Services, CIOB, Routine Maintenance, Construction Manager, RICS, Building Surveyor, Repair, Refurbishment, etc.