We are working on behalf of Ashford Borough Council and are looking for a Contracts Manager who is highly motivated and forward thinking and used to working in a highly visible and fast moving environment.

You will play a key role in the Council's commitment to the delivery of affordable quality homes and carbon reduction targets within the Borough along with line management of the Building Surveyor team (contracts) and co-ordination of activity.

In addition you will be responsible for implementation of the annual Housing Planned Maintenance programme along with:

* Leading on the procurement of contracts to and have day to day management of asset maintenance, repair and improvements.
* Managing the team's response to structural damage investigation and repair.
* Managing the team's response to insurance works, unplanned repairs including emergency first attendance and make safe.

It is essential that you have a high level of experience and training in construction and building works H&S and sound knowledge of CDM and requirements of Client and Principal Designer roles along with relevant:

* M&E training
* FM training incl. fire safety, water hygiene
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary build maintenance or construction team.

This is a 6 month temporary role, working 37 hours per week which will include hybrid working.

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