Are you an experienced construction or contract works professional with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering high-quality improvements to customers’ homes?
The Role
We’re looking for a Contract Works Supervisor to help oversee the delivery of planned refurbishment programmes across our multi-occupancy buildings and individual homes.
This is a varied role where you’ll monitor contractors, project progress, quality, costs and safety to ensure work is completed on time, within budget and to the required standard. You’ll help deliver value for money while making sure disruption to customers is kept to a minimum.
You’ll work closely with customers, leaseholders, contractors, consultants and colleagues across PCH, including our Asset Data, Finance, Procurement, Health and Safety and Fire Safety teams. You’ll also monitor customer satisfaction, respond to concerns and use feedback to improve future programmes. The role reports to the Major Works Projects Manager.
What you’ll be doing
As a Contract Works Supervisor, you’ll:
- Manage and monitor multiple contractors and contracts, helping to resolve issues promptly and constructively
- Monitor the quality, progress, cost and overall performance of refurbishment projects
- Help ensure programmes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards
- Prepare regular project reports, including progress updates and expenditure forecasts
- Raise purchase orders and work with Finance and Asset Data colleagues to maintain accurate project and financial information
- Support leaseholder consultation and attend meetings with customers and leaseholders when required
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong construction and contract knowledge with excellent organisational, analytical and relationship-building skills.
You’ll need:
- Experience of administering the procedures needed for the effective delivery of construction contracts
- Experience of managing and monitoring contractors, consultants and multiple contracts
- Experience of cost control and financial reporting during the construction phase
- Experience of managing significant budgets
- Experience of delivering a resident-focused service, including monitoring satisfaction and resolving complaints
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good-quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you
- Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
- Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities
- The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for three days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays and a holiday trading option
- Free Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to Work scheme
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
- Modern devices and smartphones to support digital working
- Modern and spacious offices on a bus route, just three miles from the city centre
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from every community and background.
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Contract Works Supervisor in Plymouth employer: plymouthcommunityhomes
Plymouth Community Homes is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a real difference in the community. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer flexible working opportunities, a generous pension scheme, and a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Our modern offices, located conveniently near local amenities, foster a collaborative environment where you can thrive while contributing to the lives of our residents.
