Maintenance and Contract Manager 6-month Fixed Term

Overview

Coordinate contractors and ensure safe, compliant housing maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• contractor management
• service enhancement
• budget oversight
• performance monitoring
• dispute resolution

Tasks

-Lead and manage contractor relationships to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services and customer satisfaction -Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to identify and implement service enhancements -Oversee contract budgets, ensuring financial control and value for money across all service areas -Monitor and report on contractor performance against agreed KPI's, driving accountability and continuous -Resolve contractual disputes and complaints efficiently, maintaining a focus on fair outcomes and service continuity

Requirements

• rics
• ciob
• building surveying
• legislation
• people manager
• data-driven

What You Bring

-You’ll work core hours between 08:30 to 16:30 with flexibility built in -Strong knowledge of housing, building legislation and compliance -Experience of managing contractors and resolving disputes -Confidence using data to drive decisions and performance -The latest power tools supplied, so just bring your own hand tools. -An experienced people manager -A RICS or CIOB degree accredited Building Surveying degree or similar qualification, or strong equivalent experience built up through your working profession (that can be evidenced)

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Benefits

-You need a Basic DBS check that we pay for. -Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more -We typically work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our Durham or Newcastle upon Tyne office, with the rest from home. -Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) -You need a vehicle insured for business use, and we pay your mileage -800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more -You’ll work Monday to Friday. -Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal, fertility and menopause support

About Home Group

-Founded with a vision to transform lives through safe, secure, and affordable homes. -Provides housing, care, and support services, specializing in helping vulnerable individuals. -Operates across multiple regions in the UK, focusing on residential and healthcare sectors. -Known for innovative solutions, including supported housing and social care integration. -Collaborates with local authorities, charities, and healthcare providers to maximize impact. -Portfolio includes a wide range of projects from affordable housing developments to care facilities for those with special needs. -Continues to expand its reach with a focus on enhancing community well-being and individual independence.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-interviews scheduled for 5th and 8th december 2025.

Security Clearance

-basic dbs check required (provided by employer).