Job Title: External Contracts Manager - Fire Safety
Location: Eastleigh
Working Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £43,200 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
We are recruiting for a Housing Association who have an opportunity for you to join them as a External Contracts Manager - Fire Safety.
Purpose of the job:
To be responsible for managing fire safety and building safety major works across all building categories, including high-rise, mid-rise, and low-rise buildings, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO 2005) and the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022). To oversee contracts, project delivery, financial forecasting, procurement of consultants, and act as the client-side competent person for critical projects.
Key duties & responsibilities:
* Manage fire safety and building safety major works projects from inception to completion. Conducting risk assessments for each project & ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
* Oversee contractor and consultant performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory standards, ensuring all projects follow correct processes and procedures.
* Develop and maintain financial forecasts, monitor project expenditure and provide regular financial reports whilst ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
* Ensure projects adhere to agreed timescales and performance benchmarks (KPIs).
* Undertake regular site inspections to assess the quality of works and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Liaise with contractor to ensure works completed are in line with signed contractual terms.
* Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, consultants, and residents. Ensuring clear communication and collaboration between all parties to facilitate smooth project delivery.
* Provide updates and reports on project progress to senior management.
* Ensure excellent standards of customer care are applied to each contract. Handle customer queries or complaints in a sympathetic, pragmatic and prompt manner as per agreed policies and procedures.
* Engage with other areas of the business in a 'one team' approach, sharing knowledge and expertise in support of developing improvements and changes.
* Procure appropriate contractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements and value-for-money. Manage contract variations, claims, and disputes effectively.
Knowledge, skills and experience required:
* Qualified to HNC level in a building related discipline and / or demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within a housing association or contractor.
* Knowledge of fire safety and building safety regulations, including FSO 2005 and BSA 2022.
* Experience in the construction industry in a similar role.
* Ability to organise, plan, project manage and execute works efficiently.
* Strong experience in managing contractors and consultants within major works projects.
* Demonstrable analytical skills encompassing strong financial capabilities.
* Commercially astute with the ability to demonstrate best value in decision making.
* Strong understanding of Fire risk assessments and key performance indicators (KPIs) in construction projects.
* Experience in site inspections and quality control.
* Ability to develop financial forecasts and monitor budgets.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management software.
* Full Driving licence with use of own vehicle and appropriate business insurance and/or the ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to attend customers properties, frequently located in areas not covered by public transport.
* Demonstrate our Values and Behaviours.
Desirable, but not essential:
* Working towards chartered membership (e.g., MCIOB - Member of the Chartered Institute of Building).
* Project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
* Fire safety qualification such as Fire Risk Assessment, NEBOSH etc.
* Experience in social housing or public sector major works projects.
To discuss further, please email an up to date word copy of your CV and a suitable mobile number to call to:
[email protected]
Quoting reference number: #CODECMF28225
Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.