Job Specifications
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 colleagues.
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More about your role
We are looking for 2 Contract Leads to join us. As a Contract Lead Electrical & Building Systems you will be support the Complex M&E Team Lead - Electrical & Building Systems in the effective and efficient delivery of the group' Repairs, Maintenance and Capital works via our supporting contractors. Nationally you will act as an escalation point but our focal point around contractor performance and Health and Safety around delivery.
Your responsibility will lie around ensuring the service is customer-focused, efficient and offering value for money for the Group. That delivery adheres to KPIs, and financial targets set. You will hold responsibility for the day-to-day organization, scheduling, supervision and responsibility for the safety, technical standard and quality of the works and associated activities carried out in these areas. The operational delivery of Group policies and procedures to ensure compliance, including the identification, management and mitigation of risk, and production of risk assessments, safe working practice and procedures.
Your role will be to oversee and deliver on the group's commercial portfolio on several statutory and group led compliance activities which include but are not limited to Communal EICR, PAT Testing, Lightning Protection, Height Safety, Automated Doors, Gates, Barriers and Shutters and other statutory and group led functions. Although this role is advertised in Preston any applications within the Lancashire area will be considered.
Essential Criteria
Strong background in planning, arranging, and supervising works within complex commercial properties.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and/or contractors to maintain service quality, manage change, and develop staff.
Experience on working on large-scale compliance contracts and supplier performance management.
Proven experience and knowledge of electrical and / or building systems
A good understanding of statutory compliance regulations and technical standards
More About you
You have strong experience delivering customer-focused services and driving continuous improvement, with a solid background in arranging and supervising works across complex commercial properties. You are skilled at leading teams and contractors to ensure high service standards, manage change, and develop people. You can prioritise effectively to meet targets, budgets, and deadlines, and are educated with relevant professional qualifications as well as experience, understand value-for-money principles, and communicate clearly at all levels.
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
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
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About the Company
We are Places for People. Community is who we are and what we do.
We are the UK's leading Social Enterprise. We change lives by creating and supporting thriving Communities.
Our business consists of complementary companies that are market leaders in homes and Communities, regeneration and development, investment management, property management and leisure.
We own or manage more than 245,000 properties that are the homes to around 500,000 Customers right across the UK.
We operate 100 leisure facilities that support t...
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