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Fortus Recrutiment are currently representing a local authority who are looking for a Contract Manager to join their property services division

A Contracts Manager will be responsible for the overall performance and financial delivery of the contract. As a Contracts Manager, you will evidence experience working within a main contractor or housing sector environment with a full understanding of responsive repairs, complex repairs, disrepair, damp & mould and void workstreams.

Your duties will include maintaining a high performance of KPIs, with regular reporting to client counterparts and surpassing requirements. You will oversee the delivery of all directly employed operatives, supervisors and office staff alongside any supply chain for your respective contract area/s. Regular meetings will be held with the client to discuss operational performance and any actions will be managed by the Contracts Manager.

As a Line Manager, it is important to recognise our company values and strategy and implement this within your teams. You will be empowered to have regular 1-to-1 meetings with your reporting staff members to discuss performance and any areas of development.

Our commercial and operational teams are integrated to ensure that we offer best value and service to our clients. Procurement will be a major part of the role, including negotiating packages of work with our subcontractors and supply chain partners. 

About you

To succeed in this role you will need to have the following

5 Years’ experience working for a local authority
Leadership experience
Good data interrogation skills
Competent in use of standard methods of measurement 
Valid driving licence
Please call Josh at Fortus Recruitment & please apply for the role.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

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