External Contracts Manager

Are you ready to take on a vital role in delivering safer homes? We’re on the lookout for an External Contracts Manager to join our clients Fire safety – Major Works Team ! If you’re passionate about making homes safer and managing large-scale projects, this could be the perfect role for you.

What will you have:

1. Salary starts at £43,500 – £46,000
2. Enjoy 36 days of holiday
3. Extra £6,800 in holiday pay
4. Benefit from substantial employer pension contributions, up to 10% employer contribution
5. Committed to creating thriving communities and making a real social impact
6. Access the Employee Assistance Programme
7. Enhanced sick pay, prioritising your well-being. 2 months after 6 months service and a further 2 months each year up to 6 years
8. Receive a dedicated vehicle and fuel card
9. Peace of mind with Free Life Assurance, providing over 5x your salary
10. Flexible buy/sell holiday options for tailored time off
11. Professional memberships paid for
12. Mental health resources and gym discounts
13. Hybrid and remote working options to support work-life balance
14. Access to training, leadership programs, and professional qualifications
15. Retail, travel, and lifestyle discounts

What is the day to day:

1. You’ll be managing fire safety projects across high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings
2. Making sure everything is fully compliant with the latest regulations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act 2022
3. Managing contractors and consultants to keep projects on track, playing a key part in delivering high-quality homes
4. A typical day might include carrying out site inspections, checking work quality, identifying any issues, and ensuring everything meets expected standards
5. You’ll be the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly, working closely with stakeholders and customers to ensure everyone’s on the same page
6. Financial planning, risk assessments, and performance monitoring

What are we looking for:

1. Experience in construction or major works projects, particularly in managing external contractors
2. Knowledge of fire and building safety regulations
3. Strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and project management software
4. Experience in social housing or the public sector is a bonus, but not essential
5. If you’re working towards a chartered membership like MCIOB or have a project management qualification like PMP or PRINCE2, that’s great – we’d love to hear from you!
6. You’ll be based near our offices in Berkshire, Hampshire, or Yeovil with the option to work remotely 3 days a week – whether that’s from home, another office, or your favourite coffee shop

If you’re ready to help create safer homes and make a real difference, apply now – send your up-to-date CV.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait too long.

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