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Our client is currently one of the UK’s leading providers of refurbished and new build living solutions. As a business, they have over experience of 50 years’ experience within the housing sector and a history of customer satisfaction. They typically work on affordable accommodation projects for housing associations, local authorities and private developers delivering new build construction projects and refurbishment projects – these are the 2 main divisions of the business. Projects include large-scale estate regenerations and new build housing developments for a mix of private sale, shared ownership and social rent. As a business they are growing exponentially; their turnover was £220 Million for the past year and look to grow this to £500m+ over the next 5+ years. The business pride themselves on: Giving staff freedom to do their job, no red tape and always implement an open-door policy with access to management. They have a focus on delivering a quality product backed up by a first-class service with Growth great opportunities for career progression PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: We are currently recruiting for the refurbishment side of their business, who specialise in internal and external works, please find some examples below: * North London – Internal works including kitchens, bathrooms, heating and M&E upgrades. * Central London – Internal and external decoration works, Window & door replacements, FRA works and new roofing. * East London / Essex – EWI, Recladding and Scaffolding Works to high rise residential building as well as new fire doors, kitchens & bathrooms. AWARDS: Gold RoSPA Award, Various Considerate Constructors Awards, Various awards for residential developments & refurbishments, Awarded for their training and development schemes THE ROLE: Contracts Manager We are currently looking for individuals to manage a portfolio of high quality planned and cyclical projects within South London. The Contracts Manager will have solid experience within a similar role for a Main Contractor. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the operational day to day running of the contracts ensuring site staff are hitting expectations regarding time, cost, safety, quality and customer satisfaction. With this being a client facing role, there will be the need to take ownership of key stakeholder relationships ensuring expectations are managed on both sides. Duties to include but not limited to: * Preparation and management of the contract programme, in conjunction with the Contract Manager * Providing project direction, focus and consistency across several schemes. * Assistance in work generation. * Supervision of and responsibility of the Contract Managers and Site Managers. * To make regular site visits (minimum of one per week) to inspect the job. * Ensure that all systems in place to ensure works are completed in accordance with the Company’s values. * Providing resource planning and team leadership. * Be responsible for your safety and others around you * Make every effort to attend all mandatory courses related to your role * Comply with all the roles and responsibilities as set out within the SHEQ management system * Continually promote the company image and develop new relationships with clients and consultants * Any other reasonable management request The Ideal Candidate: * Experience in the Social Housing refurbishment / Property Services market * Natural problem solver * Ability to work effectively under pressure * Strong interpersonal skills and relationship builder

Our client is currently one of the UK’s leading providers of refurbished and new build living solutions. As a business, they have over experience of 50 years’ experience within the housing sector and a history of customer satisfaction. They typically work on affordable accommodation projects for housing associations, local authorities and private developers delivering new build construction projects and refurbishment projects – these are the 2 main divisions of the business. Projects include large-scale estate regenerations and new build housing developments for a mix of private sale, shared ownership and social rent. As a business they are growing exponentially; their turnover was £220 Million for the past year and look to grow this to £500m+ over the next 5+ years. The business pride themselves on: Giving staff freedom to do their job, no red tape and always implement an open-door policy with access to management. They have a focus on delivering a quality product backed up by a first-class service with Growth great opportunities for career progression PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: We are currently recruiting for the refurbishment side of their business, who specialise in internal and external works, please find some examples below: * North London – Internal works including kitchens, bathrooms, heating and M&E upgrades. * Central London – Internal and external decoration works, Window & door replacements, FRA works and new roofing. * East London / Essex – EWI, Recladding and Scaffolding Works to high rise residential building as well as new fire doors, kitchens & bathrooms. AWARDS: Gold RoSPA Award, Various Considerate Constructors Awards, Various awards for residential developments & refurbishments, Awarded for their training and development schemes THE ROLE: Contracts Manager We are currently looking for individuals to manage a portfolio of high quality planned and cyclical projects within South London. The Contracts Manager will have solid experience within a similar role for a Main Contractor. The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the operational day to day running of the contracts ensuring site staff are hitting expectations regarding time, cost, safety, quality and customer satisfaction. With this being a client facing role, there will be the need to take ownership of key stakeholder relationships ensuring expectations are managed on both sides. Duties to include but not limited to: * Preparation and management of the contract programme, in conjunction with the Contract Manager * Providing project direction, focus and consistency across several schemes. * Assistance in work generation. * Supervision of and responsibility of the Contract Managers and Site Managers. * To make regular site visits (minimum of one per week) to inspect the job. * Ensure that all systems in place to ensure works are completed in accordance with the Company’s values. * Providing resource planning and team leadership. * Be responsible for your safety and others around you * Make every effort to attend all mandatory courses related to your role * Comply with all the roles and responsibilities as set out within the SHEQ management system * Continually promote the company image and develop new relationships with clients and consultants * Any other reasonable management request The Ideal Candidate: * Experience in the Social Housing refurbishment / Property Services market * Natural problem solver * Ability to work effectively under pressure * Strong interpersonal skills and relationship builder

Contracts Manager - Social Housing Planned Maintenance Essex / London £45K - £50K + Car Allowance + Benefits Howells are working with a leading social housing / regeneration contractor to recruit a proactive Contracts Manager to deliver internal and external refurbishment projects to tenanted housing association properties throughout the South East Region. Ideally we are looking for somebody based in the Essex / East London area. All projects are part of long term frameworks or quoted works including including internal and external refurbishment schemes, kitchens / bathrooms, window replacements, roofing renewals, cyclical decorations etc. Properties can be single houses or low and high-rise blocks. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven Contracts Manager or Site Manager looking to progress and a determined and motivated attitude. You will be instrumental managing multiple contracts and leading a team of Site Supervisor's, Site Manager's, and multi-disciplined trades people Key skills for the Contracts Manager Ensure the delivery of the projects within the budget and time scales specified Experience as a Contracts Manager delivering social housing / planned maintenance projects Focus on motivation of the workforce to deliver on time and to budget Focus on quality, customer service and deliver Driving profitability of the contract to include pricing and delivering of extra works Client and tenant customer satisfaction Process Management Management of the customer Have an understanding of the financials on the contract Customer liaison skillsContracts Manager Salary & Package You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive up to £50,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits. Please apply online now or call Bianca on (phone number removed)! Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Solutions are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Solutions acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Company Info   Our clients are an established, leading and independent property consultancy with offices based in Brighton and Crawley, from which they comprehensively cover Sussex, Surrey and the South East region. They provide both commercial and residential estate agency, asset and property management and a range of valuation and property services. . Job Purpose   Managing a portfolio of residential & mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of our client’s Freehold customers, RMC’s and RTM Companies located along the South Coast of England and predominantly in or around Brighton   Hours:  Monday to Friday 09:00 – 5:30 with 1 hr lunch break (37.5hrs) In addition to be available for client’s meetings during evenings and weekends To be on call (by telephone) for Saturday help desk cover approximately every 6 weeks, 9am-1pm)   Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: To provide an efficient and effective service to landlords and long leaseholders, including contractual and financial management.  To develop and maintain a culture of good public relations and customer care. To attend monthly department meetings and weekly Property Manager meetings and to present progress reports to the Head of Department on a fortnightly basis.  To prepare and issue service charge budgets to quarterly deadlines.  To review draft annual service accounts prior to issue to external accountants, to sign and issue finalised accounts to our client’s customers and leaseholders.   To carry out routine (normally six monthly) and emergency inspections of properties and prepare inspection reports for internal action and reference.  To ensure compliance requirements in respect to health and safety including fire risk are assessed as required appointing accredited professional where appropriate and to ensure actions are completed against assessed and required deadlines To diagnose basic defects and put forward suitable remedies for repairs and to engage Surveyors/Structural Engineers to complete diagnostic investigations where appropriate. To prepare basic long-term maintenance plans and to engage Surveyors to prepare more complex long-term capital expenditure plans.  To assist Administrators in handling enquiries from lessees relating to repairs, general service charge queries and all aspects of property management.  To read, understand and apply the requirements of leases pertaining to Residential & Mixed-Use Block Management, particularly in the identification and discharge of covenants as they apply to responsibilities for maintenance and repair.  To produce specifications for cyclical maintenance (e.g., Internal redecorations) and contract/term maintenance agreements (e.g. cleaning, gardening, lifts, entry phone systems), to draw up tender documents, review tenders and appoint contractors.  To administer S20 consultations in respect of qualifying major works.  To liaise with Major Works Co-ordinator, Building Surveyor, or other external Building Surveying resources in respect of Section 20 projects.  To draft and issue licences for alterations in consultation and at instruction of our clients customers  To actively promote referrals & cross-selling of services within PS&B.  To be motivated to generate income from services provided within the role and department and to promote and assist where possible in the acquisition of new business.  To liaise with the accounts department in respect of financial matters  To liaise with the insurance department in respect of insurance matters.  To attend meetings of lessees, AGMs, and Resident Association meetings.  To act as line manager for the appointment and management of on-site scheme managers and caretakers, both day and residential appointment To provide management information for pre-contract enquiries to PS&B management/legal enquiries administrator.  Candidate Requirements: Good level of experience and understanding of managing residential and mixed-use property and estate management. Committed to providing a high standard of customer care with excellent customer facing skills Be a team player. A sound knowledge of various building construction forms and techniques for their repair and maintenance. An appreciation of the legislation framework pertaining to long leasehold residential and mixed-use management, both current and past, but most particularly an understanding of The Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987 & The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CALRA). Good public relation and communication skills, orally and written, good telephone manner. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, e.g. freeholders, lessees, contractors, etc. Possess good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, QUBE (formerly Estate Computer System (ECS)), email, etc. An ability to read, understand and apply relevant clauses within residential leases, particularly in respect of the various covenants pertaining to responsibilities for repair and maintenance.  Qualifications: IRPM qualified or part qualified or prepared to take the IRPM examinations.

Company Info   Our clients are a long-established Brighton property firm with a respected and revered Professional Services Department that provides accurate and detailed valuation advice their customers. All surveyors are RICS registered, with expertise in property law and excellent knowledge of the county of Sussex and surrounding area.   Job Purpose   Managing a portfolio of residential & mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of our client’s Freehold customers, RMC’s and RTM Companies located along the South Coast of England and predominantly in or around Brighton   Hours:  Monday to Friday 09:00 – 5:30 with 1 hr lunch break (37.5hrs) In addition to be available for client’s meetings during evenings and weekends To be on call (by telephone) for Saturday help desk cover approximately every 6 weeks, 9am-1pm)   Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to: To provide an efficient and effective service to landlords and long leaseholders, including contractual and financial management.  To develop and maintain a culture of good public relations and customer care. To attend monthly department meetings and weekly Property Manager meetings and to present progress reports to the Head of Department on a fortnightly basis.  To prepare and issue service charge budgets to quarterly deadlines.  To review draft annual service accounts prior to issue to external accountants, to sign and issue finalised accounts to our client’s customers and leaseholders.   To carry out routine (normally six monthly) and emergency inspections of properties and prepare inspection reports for internal action and reference.  To ensure compliance requirements in respect to health and safety including fire risk are assessed as required appointing accredited professional where appropriate and to ensure actions are completed against assessed and required deadlines To diagnose basic defects and put forward suitable remedies for repairs and to engage Surveyors/Structural Engineers to complete diagnostic investigations where appropriate. To prepare basic long-term maintenance plans and to engage Surveyors to prepare more complex long-term capital expenditure plans.  To assist Administrators in handling enquiries from lessees relating to repairs, general service charge queries and all aspects of property management.  To read, understand and apply the requirements of leases pertaining to Residential & Mixed-Use Block Management, particularly in the identification and discharge of covenants as they apply to responsibilities for maintenance and repair.  To produce specifications for cyclical maintenance (e.g., Internal redecorations) and contract/term maintenance agreements (e.g. cleaning, gardening, lifts, entry phone systems), to draw up tender documents, review tenders and appoint contractors.  To administer S20 consultations in respect of qualifying major works.  To liaise with Major Works Co-ordinator, Building Surveyor, or other external Building Surveying resources in respect of Section 20 projects.  To draft and issue licences for alterations in consultation and at instruction of our clients customers  To actively promote referrals & cross-selling of services within PS&B.  To be motivated to generate income from services provided within the role and department and to promote and assist where possible in the acquisition of new business.  To liaise with the accounts department in respect of financial matters  To liaise with the insurance department in respect of insurance matters.  To attend meetings of lessees, AGMs, and Resident Association meetings.  To act as line manager for the appointment and management of on-site scheme managers and caretakers, both day and residential appointment To provide management information for pre-contract enquiries to PS&B management/legal enquiries administrator.  Candidate Requirements: Good level of experience and understanding of managing residential and mixed-use property and estate management. Committed to providing a high standard of customer care with excellent customer facing skills Be a team player. A sound knowledge of various building construction forms and techniques for their repair and maintenance. An appreciation of the legislation framework pertaining to long leasehold residential and mixed-use management, both current and past, but most particularly an understanding of The Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987 & The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CALRA). Good public relation and communication skills, orally and written, good telephone manner. Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, e.g. freeholders, lessees, contractors, etc. Possess good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, QUBE (formerly Estate Computer System (ECS)), email, etc. An ability to read, understand and apply relevant clauses within residential leases, particularly in respect of the various covenants pertaining to responsibilities for repair and maintenance.  Qualifications: IRPM qualified or part qualified or prepared to take the IRPM examinations.

Company Info Our clients are an established, leading and independent property consultancy with offices based in Brighton and Crawley, from which they comprehensively cover Sussex, Surrey and the South East region. They provide both commercial and residential estate agency, asset and property management and a range of valuation and property services. . Job Purpose Managing a portfolio of residential & mixed-use blocks and estates on behalf of our client’s Freehold customers, RMC’s and RTM Companies located along the South Coast of England and predominantly in or around Brighton Hours:  Monday to Friday 09:00 – 5:30 with 1 hr lunch break (37.5hrs)  In addition to be available for client’s meetings during evenings and weekends  To be on call (by telephone) for Saturday help desk cover approximately every 6 weeks, 9am- 1pm) Position summary Key responsibilities for this role include but not are not limited to:  To provide an efficient and effective service to landlords and long leaseholders, including contractual and financial management.  To develop and maintain a culture of good public relations and customer care.  To attend monthly department meetings and weekly Property Manager meetings and to present progress reports to the Head of Department on a fortnightly basis.  To prepare and issue service charge budgets to quarterly deadlines.  To review draft annual service accounts prior to issue to external accountants, to sign and issue finalised accounts to our client’s customers and leaseholders.  To carry out routine (normally six monthly) and emergency inspections of properties and prepare inspection reports for internal action and reference.  To ensure compliance requirements in respect to health and safety including fire risk are assessed as required appointing accredited professional where appropriate and to ensure actions are completed against assessed and required deadlines  To diagnose basic defects and put forward suitable remedies for repairs and to engage Surveyors/Structural Engineers to complete diagnostic investigations where appropriate.  To prepare basic long-term maintenance plans and to engage Surveyors to prepare more complex long-term capital expenditure plans.  To assist Administrators in handling enquiries from lessees relating to repairs, general service charge queries and all aspects of property management.  To read, understand and apply the requirements of leases pertaining to Residential & Mixed- Use Block Management, particularly in the identification and discharge of covenants as they apply to responsibilities for maintenance and repair.  To produce specifications for cyclical maintenance (e.g., Internal redecorations) and contract/term maintenance agreements (e.g. cleaning, gardening, lifts, entry phone systems), to draw up tender documents, review tenders and appoint contractors.  To administer S20 consultations in respect of qualifying major works.  To liaise with Major Works Co-ordinator, Building Surveyor, or other external Building Surveying resources in respect of Section 20 projects.  To draft and issue licences for alterations in consultation and at instruction of our clients customers  To actively promote referrals & cross-selling of services within PS&B.  To be motivated to generate income from services provided within the role and department and to promote and assist where possible in the acquisition of new business.  To liaise with the accounts department in respect of financial matters  To liaise with the insurance department in respect of insurance matters.  To attend meetings of lessees, AGMs, and Resident Association meetings.  To act as line manager for the appointment and management of on-site scheme managers and caretakers, both day and residential appointment  To provide management information for pre-contract enquiries to PS&B management/legal enquiries administrator. Candidate Requirements:  Good level of experience and understanding of managing residential and mixed-use property and estate management.  Committed to providing a high standard of customer care with excellent customer facing skills  Be a team player.  A sound knowledge of various building construction forms and techniques for their repair and maintenance.  An appreciation of the legislation framework pertaining to long leasehold residential and mixed-use management, both current and past, but most particularly an understanding of The Landlord and Tenant Acts 1985 & 1987 & The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (CALRA).  Good public relation and communication skills, orally and written, good telephone manner.  Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, e.g. freeholders, lessees, contractors, etc.  Possess good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel, QUBE (formerly Estate Computer System (ECS)), email, etc.  An ability to read, understand and apply relevant clauses within residential leases, particularly in respect of the various covenants pertaining to responsibilities for repair and maintenance.  Qualifications: o IRPM qualified or part qualified or prepared to take the IRPM examinations.