Contracts Manager (Major Projects) - Birmingham, West Midlands County

We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our Programme and Responsive Repairs Delivery teams supporting a range of major projects and specialising in high-rise building initiatives across our portfolio. This exciting new role is part of our newly established Capital Investment Team, formed to strengthen our efforts in meeting Platform's commitment to providing safe, well-maintained homes. As we refine our long-term investment strategy, our focus is on significantly enhancing the quality of our existing housing stock. Our aim is to create an investment team with high levels of professionalism and competency that can deliver best practice in contract management with a strong customer focus across a range or projects ranging from window kitchen and bathroom replacement programs to major refurbishment schemes in high rise blocks. If you're an experienced leader with strong contract and people management skills, and you're looking for a senior role where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Please note that the formal job title for this role is

• External Contracts Manager
  
  Significant experience in the housing or construction industry with good experience and knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to programmes of works and maintenance.
Experience of successfully managing a team to deliver programmes of maintenance works Knowledge of Building safety regulations, particularly CDM, asbestos management, site safety management and fire safety requirements Educated to degree level or equivalent in construction related discipline or significant equivalent experience. Excellent leadership, team building and motivational skills with the ability to support staff including coaching and personal development It is essential to have a full driving license and the ability to travel throughout our Localities. You will also participate in the out-of-hours escalation rota for the Asset team and provide decision making when needed. Some of the great benefits we can offer you, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) Learning and Development opportunities Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers If you're passionate about making a difference in affordable homes and communities, we want to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" to submit your online application and upload your CV. Early applications are encouraged, as we will be reviewing submissions throughout the campaign and may close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We'll be holding interviews for this role via Microsoft Teams, and there will be a presentation question that you can prepare for in advance. Once shortlisted, we will contact you to arrange an interview.