Mechanical Gas/District Heating Contracts Manager

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias., In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for overseeing compliance with all gas regulations and managing heating and water systems across the Property Management division. Your mission is to ensure day-to-day repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and innovative solutions are delivered to a high standard. With a budget management responsibility of approximately £2.5 million to £9.5 million per annum, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the council housing stock effectively.

You will provide specialist technical advice and support to colleagues and contractors, ensuring compliance with current legislation. Your duties will include conducting thorough inspections of gas appliances and pipelines while authorizing and overseeing emergency works promptly. You will carry out quality assurance inspections of gas installations to ensure adherence to industry standards and statutory regulations, while also preparing detailed reports and documentation for inspections and compliance audits. In addition, you will serve as an expert witness in disputes involving the Council. Monitoring contractor performance and taking corrective action as necessary to align services with budgetary, quality, and legislative targets will be key responsibilities of this role. You will need to support the complaints team and attend monthly meetings with our contractors. Finally, you will engage with tenants and leaseholders to understand their needs and involve them in service monitoring for

continuous improvement.

You are an experienced professional with a solid background in gas compliance and mechanical services within a social housing environment. Your knowledge spans heating and water systems, and you hold a deep understanding of statutory requirements and health and safety legislation.

To excel in this position, you will need a minimum of 5 years of experience in a building services environment, specifically focused on gas compliance and mechanical management. You are Gas Safe Registered, with ACS qualifications (7 modules or equivalent), and you have proven expertise in conducting technical inspections and managing gas compliance works. Your strong analytical skills will be essential for fault trending and maintenance program management. You will have experience in risk management and budget oversight, demonstrating the ability to meet KPIs and ensure contractor performance. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, will enable you to explain technical concepts clearly and in a jargon-free manner. Proficiency in relevant IT packages and database systems is important, and you should be flexible enough to work outside normal hours when emergencies arise.

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At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Visit ‘www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits’ to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10837641/file/document?inline

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the "About You" section.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit ‘www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits’.

Asking for Adjustments

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