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SalaryDo you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? We're looking for a new External Contracts Manager to join our Property Care team for twelve month fixed term where you'll be taking ownership of a variety of externally sourced contracts which could include kitchens, windows, doors, roofing, external works, and projects in support of our objective of providing excellent service to our customers.
With experience of the Housing Association environment, you'll have a pivotal role in making sure works are delivered in line with financial, contractual, and quality expectations. With your excellent communications skills, you'll build a strong relationships with our partner providers and the confidence to challenge and push change, and be at the forefront of driving improvement in the delivery of our services.
Drawing on your experience, you’ll be able to;
- Specify and schedule work requirements
- Procure the work in line with all tendering, budgetary and contractual regulations including S20.
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and CDM
- Ensure relevant customer engagement at all stages of the project
With strong technical knowledge, you'll also be taking on a variety of maintenance projects requiring more complex or specialist intervention.
We proudly offer hybrid working so, when you're not working from home, you'll be able to be based out our Bracknell office (RG12 1RF).
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team of professionals, we want to hear from you!
Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023 making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services Abri work with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community.
Silva will operate as a separate legal entity under the Abri Group umbrella before fully transferring in 2024.
We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?
We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.
- We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most
- We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone
As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.
More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at www.abri.co.uk.
