Contracts Manager- Mechanical & Electrical - Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom in Acocks Green

At Citizen, we're committed to providing safe, quality homes where our customers can thrive. As part of our Building Safety team, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Contract & Commercial Data Team Leader to lead our commercial data function and help ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, you'll have line management responsibility for a Contracts Officer to support the delivery of specialist M&E contracts to ensure homes are safe for our customers to live in.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contractors ensuring KPIs are met, works are completed as per instruction and to a high standard.
• Budget management to ensure works are delivered on time and within allocated budgets.
• Prepare technical specifications and work with Procurement to ensure we have a competent contractor employed for the works required.
• Support other Contract Managers with their workload or in their absence while working closely with the senior Contracts Manager to look at the 30 year plan and programme of works each financial year to be delivered.
• Provide technical expertise, support budget planning, deputise for the Senior Contracts Manager and act as an escalation point for complex queries.

Qualifications and experience:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience of contract management and budget management
• Good understanding of housing compliance and experience working within a housing provider, contractor or similar environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience supporting customers & colleagues
• Well-organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and driving continuous improvement.

We would be really excited if you have:

• Worked within the social housing sector
• Good knowledge of complex M&E systems
• Good leadership skills.
• City & Guilds in heating ventilation commercial
• Current Gas Safe holding commercial gas

What We Offer:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme: The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

Company Culture:

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people. To deliver the best services for our customers we need employees who are passionate, committed and engaged. We will create a culture where every individual feels comfortable and confident to be themselves and the wellbeing of our employees is a priority. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and driving innovation in housing. We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). Closing date: 15th September. Interview date: 28th/29th September. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can make reasonable adjustments to support you through the process. Please note we will be reviewing applications throughout the campaign and may invite candidates to interview at any time. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.