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Temporary Contracts Manager - Peckham
Location: Peckham & London Bridge
Duration: 20 weeks
Start Date: Immediate - candidates must be available within 1 week
Day Rate: Up to 400/day (Inside IR35)
Expenses: None paid
On-site Requirement: 2-3 days/week in Peckham, plus occasional visits to London Bridge
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Assignment Overview
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in Peckham during a 20-week period.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervision & Leadership: Manage and support a team of Trades Supervisors, ensuring adherence to daily operational disciplines, including:
- Health & Safety inspections
- Timely financial job completions
- Processing Variation Orders (VOs) via the portal
- Embedding key processes (e.g., follow-ons, no-access)
- Absence management
- Van and ladder inspections
- Supplier and material management
- Complaint Management: Investigate and resolve Stage 1 complaints, ensuring all complaint-related commitments are delivered promptly.
- Health & Safety Oversight: Investigate and escalate Health & Safety issues where appropriate, ensuring serious incidents are reported in accordance with policy.
- Performance Management: Drive Work in Progress (WIP) performance and effective job management, promoting accurate and timely job recording by Trades.
- Contractor Management: Reinforce understanding and application of contractor management principles, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience managing Trades Supervisors within a housing/property services environment.
- Strong contract management skills and operational understanding.
- Excellent customer service and complaint resolution abilities.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly across multiple sites.
- Valid UK driving licence - a van may be provided (to be confirmed).
- Immediate availability or short notice period (maximum 1 week).
- Gaps in employment history must be explained.
