Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Repairs Contract Manager to join our client's social housing organization in Cambridgeshire.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of great value, low-cost homes and exceptional customer service. Our client is committed to continually investing in their customers' current properties and delivering new build homes.
Main Responsibilities
* Drive sustained performance across all repairs, maintenance, and investment functions.
* Promote a customer-focused culture and performance excellence.
* Accountable for setting and delivering budgets relevant to repairs, maintenance, and investment works, including cost savings.
* Evaluate the efficient use of assets and resources.
* Negotiate value-for-money agreements with contractors and suppliers.
* Foster collaboration between teams across the organization.
* Ensure property and customer health and safety.
* Oversee investment programs, including major component renewals and maintenance schemes.
* Manage contracts for repairs, maintenance, and investment works.
* Deliver customer services according to agreed standards.
Requirements
* Property degree or equivalent qualification (RICS/CIOB).
* Technical knowledge of property surveying and building construction.
* Contract management and construction experience.
* Health and Safety Awareness and property-related legislation knowledge.
* Practical knowledge of setting technical specifications for tendering contracts.
* Supervision of contractors on building works.
* Procurement and contract management expertise.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
* Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.