Contracts Manager (Mechanical & Engineer) in Melksham

We're looking for an experienced M&E leader to drive performance, inspire teams and deliver safe, compliant services that our customers can rely on. As our Contracts Manager (M&E), you'll take ownership of a diverse portfolio spanning gas, electrical, renewables, heating, plumbing and wider building services. You'll lead supervisors and operational teams, drive performance, ensure compliance and champion a culture where safety, quality and customer service are never compromised.

As Contracts Manager (M&E), you'll lead the delivery of essential compliance and building services, ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and well maintained. Leading supervisors, operational teams and contractors across gas, electrical and renewable services, you'll drive performance, champion continuous improvement and deliver excellent outcomes for our customers.

What we're looking for:

• Customer Driven: You understand that compliance isn't just about meeting regulations; it's about keeping customers safe and delivering services they can trust.
• Accountability: You take ownership of performance, compliance and delivery, ensuring teams, contractors and suppliers are held to account while maintaining a focus on safety, quality and value for money.
• Develop & Learn: You're committed to continuous improvement, using insight, data and industry best practice to identify opportunities, enhance service delivery and develop high-performing teams.
• Champion Communication: You lead through collaboration, building trusted relationships and engaging others to drive positive change.

You’ll bring:

• Level 5 or above qualification in Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction or Compliance, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Leadership qualification (CMI, ILM or equivalent) at Level 3 or above, or a commitment to work towards one.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate operational teams to deliver outstanding performance and customer outcomes.
• Experience in a contracts management role within mechanical, electrical, building services, property maintenance or compliance related services.
• Experience of procuring, mobilising and managing M&E contracts, supplier arrangements and materials frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of managing internal teams, contractors and suppliers in an M&E building services environment.
• Understanding of key KPI drivers for M&E compliance, servicing, repairs, planned works, contractor performance, internal delivery teams and customer outcomes.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues and customers are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory Right to Work checks, a Basic DBS check and verification of a full, valid driving licence.

At Selwood Housing, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. As a not-for-profit housing organisation, we own and manage over 7,000 homes across the Southwest - and we're growing. With a bold ambition to build 1,700 new affordable homes by 2034, we're investing in the future of local people and places. You'll be joining a close-knit team where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in doing things properly.