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Contract Lead (Scotland) - Edinburgh
Contract Lead (Scotland) - Edinburgh
At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.
So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!
More about the role
This is a fantastic regional based role covering our housing stock in Scotland, you won`t be based out of a specific office but will need to be based within relatively close proximity to Edinburgh. This is a great opportunity for post graduate quantity surveyor or building surveyor, technical officer, building, clerk of works, trade supervisor, inspector or contracts manager, also candidates with a trade background who want to take the next step in their careers.
As a Contract Lead, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our repairs, maintenance, and capital component upgrade projects.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of building works via our contractor framework, managing the lifecycle from inception to completion. Tasks will include but not limited to reviewing SOWs, specifications, requesting quotes from contractors, arranging pre-start meetings, providing solutions to on-site issues, undertaking post inspections. Also, managing compliance with CDM regulations, Health and Safety, performance, and ensuring contractors meet agreed SLAs and KPIs.
You'll also provide valuable technical guidance on building refurbishments and maintenance contracts, actively contributing to Asset Management meetings and offering recommendations for improvement as required.
Candidates with MCIOB and/or MRICS/AssocRICS would be advantageous but not essential.
Essential Criteria
- Valid driving licence.
- Experience supervising and monitoring works to domestic and commercial properties.
- Proven ability to manage contractors and ensure high quality service delivery.
- Experience managing contract performance, including SLAs, KPIs, compliance and budgets.
- Experience managing works programmes and working within CDM Regulations (2015).
- Must have knowledge of schedule of rates.
More about you
We're looking for someone with previous contractor management experience with a strong customer service background and a passion for driving continuous improvement. Experience in overseeing works on domestic and commercial properties is highly desirable, along with a proven ability to manage or lead effectively.
If you're a postgraduate in quantity surveying / building surveying or a technical officer / building inspector, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to develop your skills further while making a real impact on the delivery of key projects.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
- Essential car user allowance
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Overtime as and when required
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to 500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra benefits including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities
