Contract Manager - Fareham Borough Council

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, enthusiastic, and experienced Contract Manager to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

  • 33 days annual leave rising to 38 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
  • We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
  • Company sick pay after probation
  • Life Insurance 
  • Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounted Gym Membership 
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Length of Service Rewards
  • Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
  • You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
  • Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
  • Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
  • Refer a Friend scheme

SUMMARY OF ROLE

Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to Fareham Borough Council to provide a maintenance and repair service to void properties and ad-hoc improvements to occupied properties plus day-to-day responsive repairs arising throughout normal working hours and occasionally out of hours.

We are seeking a conscientious, enthusiastic, and experienced Contract Manager with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. Applicants must have qualifications and relevant experience of managing in either the Maintenance or Facilities Management industry. Additional technical training at HNC level or above in Construction and Building disciplines would be advantageous, or willingness to work towards.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

The most important elements relating to your work are;

  • To ensure you have the right team, and proactively manage the performance of that team, to successfully deliver and grow the contract(s) and ad hoc workflows to the Business’s and Clients expectations
  • To be responsible and accountable for the financial performance of the contract(s) and ad hoc workflows ensuring the business achieves a sustainable return
  • To ensure that Company Health and Safety policies are followed and adhered to by any of the resources utilised in the delivery of the contracts and workflows under your control
  • Manage the directly employed workforce, subcontractors, and Merchant supply chain partners
  • To work closely with your Financial Business Partner to ensure that operational performance is understood and connected to financial return, and that Work in Progress, Debtor, and Creditor levels do not become aged and out of control
  • To spend time in the work identifying issues and trends that need to be acted upon through measurement so that you truly understand what is required to improve the service, system or processes
  • Ensure that performance is constantly monitored to ensure that all KPI’s are met and presented to the client(s) expectation, and when needed coherent improvement plans are identified and executed by your team
  • Always understand and enforce health and safety, carrying out toolbox talks, Trade assessments and other training with the team, whether on site or in the office
  • Carry out induction of new subcontractors and staff members as necessary ensuring that they have a detailed understanding of Mountjoy and Client requirements
  • To drive and lead improvement projects to achieve and exceed Industry Best Practise in quality, safety, technical, service delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Be able to quote for minor works and achieve a sustainable margin on those projects
  • To forge strong working relationships with Client Representatives
  • To ensure you live and embrace the Mountjoy ethos and values
  • Be a part of the out of hours management rota

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • 5+ years in Property maintenance or Facilities Management environment (Essential)
  • Exposure to a Contract Management role (Essential)

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

  • Degree, Diploma, HNC in a construction or surveying discipline (Desirable or working towards)
  • IOSH Working Safely (Desirable)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Contract Manager then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

Our Company values

We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:

Present a professional appearance at all times.

Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.

Deliver a high standard of work at all times

We have Integrity, built-in

Key information
Department:
Fareham Borough Council
Geographical Area
Portsmouth
Location:
PO2 8AA
Hours:
40
Salary:
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum plus car allowance
Who you report to:
Maintenance Director / Head of Maintenance
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