Contract Officer
- Posted 04 October 2024
- Salary £25.18 via PAYE or £29.54 via an Umbrella company
- LocationCity of London
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
- ReferencePROF_46978
- Contact NameRyan Geer
Job description
We are currently working in partnership with a G15 Housing Association in London, who are recruiting for a Contract Officer on a temporary 6-month contract. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to be extended. The hourly rate of pay is either £25.18 via PAYE or £29.54 via an Umbrella company.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience handling Communal Heat Networks, Gas compliance and tariffs contracts.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Support the effective delivery of planned preventative maintenance, responsive repairs and where applicable programmes for equipment replacement
Assist contractors, tenants and colleagues with queries and complaints relating to your contracts to resolve them quickly and effectively
Actively monitor and challenge the service provided by contractors and collect agreed performance information, presenting this in formats appropriate for the audience
Arrange and administer regular contract review meetings to enable contractor performance to be scrutinised (This will include financial and operational performance)
Proactively maintain accurate records, including regular property and asset reconciliation with contractors, to ensure compliance is met
Ensure purchase/works orders are raised promptly and accurately to enable works to be carried out and budgets to be monitored
Experience required:
Experience of supporting the management or delivery of asset compliance contracts
Experience of analysing management information to identify improvements required
Awareness of the requirements and regulations facing social housing providers relating to asset compliance
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
Ability to gather information, diagnose problems, draw logical conclusions and suggest practical solutions
Experience of building and maintaining relationships with contractors, tenants and staff across different functions
Awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements relating to asset compliance
Good attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
A sound understanding of financial controls
Able to demonstrate Guinness behavioral competencies
Rewards and Benefits:
Working from home
Working hours:
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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