Mechanical Contract Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours

Salary: £37,851- £40,506k (PO4)

Location: 33-35 Jamestown Road, London, NW1 7DB

Camden Council’s Housing Repairs & Improvements Division have 2 exciting opportunities for strong Contract Managers to focus on our mechanical assets and help drive forward our Mechanical & Electrical team in two distinct areas: district and individual heating.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Repairs & Improvements M&E Team, you will be responsible for contract management of day to day repairs, planned preventative maintenance and planned works. Working in partnership with contractors, suppliers and various teams, you will maintain and develop relationships, delivering best value service and improving resident satisfaction.

Working for one of UK’s leading Local Authorities, we can offer a stimulating and rewarding working environment, a highly supportive team, support for continuous professional development and an opportunity to make a real difference to our residents and the future of our service.

Role Requirements

We are looking for exceptional Mechanical Contract Managers who are experienced in delivering planned works and maintenance programmes. Working in a similar capacity, you will have experience of liaison with capital investment teams and a flexible approach to managing workstreams.

About You:

• Knowledge of Contract Administration, Design & Specification, Legal & Regulatory Compliance, Health & Safety, Commercial Management and budget control
• Proven experience of delivering responsive repairs and/or large mechanical planned works on time to high quality standards within budget
• Relevant commercial ACS qualifications
• Relevant domestic ACS qualifications
• Resolve disputes within a construction environment, especially in relation to contractors and residents.
• An understanding/appreciation of sustainability and its applications
• Strong management skills coupled with both tact and diplomacy
• Up to date knowledge of current gas industry legislation and requirements

Additional Information

Camden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply:

To apply for this job please follow the “Apply for this job” link. As part of the application form you will be asked to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in the advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Closing date for applications: 12th February @ 23.59

Interviews to be held: W/C 20th February

Please quote reference: LBC1818

For further information about this role, please refer to the Job Profile.