Supervisor

Supervisor - Social Housing Complex Works

Covering Hastings

£45k plus Van and fuel card

Permanent Role

Here at Howells Solutions, we are working with a leading Contractor within the Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance sector to recruit a successful and proactive Supervisor to join their team in Hastings, managing their Complex Works.

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will take overall responsibility for all complex work including works at height e.g. roofing, guttering, window replacements etc), disrepair, high-level complaints, MP Enquiries, Ombudsman enquiries, planned/larger projects.

Duties:

1. Carry out pre and post inspections including all works at height (all training and equipment will be provided).
2. Liaise closely with the client Surveyors to build strong relationships and attend joint site visits to agree scope of work and handovers.
3. Liaise closely with the supply chain to build strong relationships to ensure a quality and efficient service is delivered.
4. Carry out scaffold inspections (training will be provided but appropriate qualification would be desirable).
5. Advise on access arrangement for works at height providing specifications and pictures.
6. Obtain quotes from Sub contractors and validate them prior to works being issued.
7. Sign off risk assessments and method statements.
8. Ensure the necessary H&S information from sub-contractors are obtained and kept up to date e.g. training records, generic and site specific risk assessments.
9. Carry out monthly sub-contractor reviews (on complex work contractors only).
10. Project manage all work to ensure quality and response targets are met (KPI's).
11. Validate sub-contractor invoices.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience with a reputable repairs / maintenance contractor
• Understanding of costs, in particular, Schedule of Rates is essential
• NHF - National Housing Federation SOR experience (preferred)
• Trade background
• IT Literate
• SSSTS or equivalent

You will be working for a modern, award winning business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role with a 40 hour working week.

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