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Civil Engineering Contracts Manager West of Scotland Permanent Full-Time An established multi-disciplinary construction contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This is a senior role overseeing multiple projects, ensuring safe, profitable, and high-quality delivery across a variety of civil engineering projects The Role As a Contracts Manager , you will take ownership of assigned projects, managing resources, staff, and subcontractors while maintaining client satisfaction and company standards. You will play a key role in planning, execution, and commercial oversight to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead projects safely, promoting a zero-accident culture Plan, allocate, and monitor labour, plant, materials, and schedules Ensure quality standards and client requirements are consistently met Manage and develop operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors Oversee budgets, costs, and recovery to maximise profitability Support business development and tendering activities Prepare and maintain construction programmes About You Proven experience managing Civil Engineering projects and teams Strong understanding of HSE, quality, and commercial management Skilled in planning, resource allocation, and problem-solving Professional, proactive, and client-focused Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and project priorities Benefits Private healthcare Company vehicle Pension scheme Competitive salary This is an excellent opportunity to lead varied and challenging projects with supportive, professional teams while contributing to the growth and success of a well-established contractor. For a confidential chat, contact Boyd Recruitment

Multi Trade Joiner Responsive/Voids Leeds £35,842 +Progression opportunities + Company Van & Fuel Card + Benefits + Call out Permanent full time 8am to 4.30pm (with flexibility) Liberty Property Maintenance (Part of WPS Group) are looking for a Multi Trade Joiner to join our growing responsive maintenance team in delivering high quality repairs across social housing properties in and around the Leeds area, covering the Northeast. Tired of patch jobs, long travel and being micromanaged? If you re a Skilled Trade Joiner who takes pride in doing a job properly, from start to finish, this is a role you ll be trusted to get on with providing steady and local work. We re growing across our voids contracts and we re looking for an experienced, all-round tradesman who can walk into a property, assess the work and get the job done! At Liberty, What We Can Offer You? Consistent, long-term work Strong pipeline across Leeds covering the Northeast Autonomy Trusted to manage your own workload and jobs end-to-end Supportive team Tight-knit crew with strong leadership Progression opportunities Genuine career growth when roles open up Bonus scheme + YuLife benefits Company van, PDA & uniform provided Call Out Your Day to Day, What You ll Do as our Multi Trade Operative Site based role Responsive Repairs and working in void properties, getting them ready for new tenants Day to day carrying out a wide range of joinery, plumbing, plastering and basic roofing Diagnose issues and plan your own work on-site Move between properties, sometimes completing jobs in a day, sometimes staying longer on larger works Ensure properties are safe, clean and ready for handover Liasing with customers and Supervisors What You ll Need as our Multi Trade Joiner Solid experience as multi skilled operative in social housing A core trade (plumbing, joinery, plastering) plus an additional skill Ability to work independently and manage your own jobs Full UK driving license Relevant qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience) What to Expect Company van, uniform & equipment provided Structured onboarding with a shadowing period Early support You won t be expected to hit the ground running alone Opportunities to progress into senior or foreman roles Why Join Liberty? At Liberty, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place where you can belong, grow and build a long term career. Join a stable, leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong team culture and a business that values it s people. Liberty is a place where you can take pride in what you do and the difference you make every day. If you re a Multi Trade Joiner looking for a stable role, local work and real career progression, we ed love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of our exciting growth journey Closing Date: ASAP (We may close early due to high demand)

Facilities Management Lead Swindon Borough Council Swindon, Wiltshire £500 per day - Inside IR35 Initial 4-month contract Carrington West is working with Swindon Borough Council to appoint an experienced Facilities Management Lead to manage the Council's operational estate of approximately 30 properties. This is a key operational leadership role with responsibility for facilities management, statutory compliance, maintenance, contractor performance and the day-to-day running of the Council's buildings. The Role Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day Facilities Management service across the operational estate Managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and building compliance Leading and developing the FM Support and Multi-Skilled Operative teams Ensuring compliance across health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, COSHH and statutory building requirements Managing FM contractors and service providers, including cleaning, waste and maintenance contracts Leading procurement, contract management and performance against agreed KPIs and service levels Managing operational risks, compliance records and monthly reporting to senior management Overseeing budgets, cost control, invoicing and value for money across FM services Coordinating office moves, space planning and workplace improvements Leading business continuity, emergency response and incident management across the estate About You You will be an experienced Facilities Management professional with a strong background in managing operational buildings, compliance and contractor performance. You will ideally demonstrate: Significant facilities and building management experience Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance and FM contracts Strong leadership and team management skills Experience of procurement, budgets and contractor KPI management The ability to prioritise competing operational demands and respond effectively to emergencies Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills A qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services or a related discipline is preferred, alongside relevant health and safety knowledge such as IOSH or NEBOSH. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to the multi-site nature of the role. Interested? For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Declan Bacon Carrington West (url removed) (phone number removed)

Technical Supervisor Location: London / Hybrid & Site-Based Salary: 46,500 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, including participation in an out-of-hours rota About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Supervisor to join a leading organisation within the housing and property maintenance sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled and experienced supervisor to take responsibility for overseeing a team of trade operatives and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance services across a portfolio of residential properties. You will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day operations, supervising operatives and subcontractors, monitoring quality and performance, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements. The successful candidate will act as an important link between residents, operatives, contractors, planning teams and senior management, ensuring excellent customer service and effective communication throughout the repair and maintenance process. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support a team of skilled trade operatives, including plumbers, carpenters, wet trades and other maintenance professionals. Coordinate daily workloads and work schedules in conjunction with planning teams. Monitor the progress and completion of responsive, planned and complex repair and maintenance works. Carry out pre-inspections, work-in-progress inspections and post-inspections to ensure quality, compliance and right-first-time delivery. Provide technical advice, guidance and support to operatives, contractors, planning teams and customer service colleagues. Monitor the performance of operatives and subcontractors against agreed KPIs, SLAs and organisational standards. Identify and address underperformance, taking appropriate action where required. Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. Conduct and review risk assessments where necessary. Manage resources effectively, including labour, vehicles, tools, equipment and materials, while minimising unnecessary expenditure and wastage. Monitor and control costs, obtaining the appropriate approval for expenditure and identifying opportunities for cost-effective service delivery. Maintain accurate records and produce performance reports as required. Mentor and develop operatives and trainees, identifying training and development requirements through regular one-to-ones and performance reviews. Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, responding professionally and promptly to concerns and complaints. Work closely with management teams to support the development of maintenance strategies, budgets and delivery programmes. Manage contractors effectively, ensuring compliance with required standards, SLAs, KPIs, health and safety requirements and customer service expectations. Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational performance, quality and customer satisfaction. Participate in an out-of-hours repairs and maintenance rota as required. Travel to other locations when required to support operational teams and service delivery. About You We are looking for an experienced Technical Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor / Repairs Supervisor with a strong background in property maintenance and the supervision of directly employed tradespeople. You will ideally have: Proven experience supervising a direct labour force within social housing, property maintenance, facilities management or a similar environment. A relevant trade qualification, with practical experience within a suitable workstream such as plumbing, carpentry, responsive repairs, damp and mould, voids, planned works or complex repairs. Strong knowledge of building construction, repairs and maintenance. Experience managing subcontractors and monitoring performance against SLAs and KPIs. A strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workloads. Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with residents, contractors, operatives and internal stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. A full UK driving licence. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation where you will have a genuine opportunity to influence service delivery, support and develop a team, and make a tangible difference to the quality of homes and services provided to residents. If you are an experienced Technical Supervisor with a trade background and strong experience managing repairs and maintenance teams, we would be keen to hear from you.

Repairs Supervisor - Social Housing Brent Location: Brent, North West London Salary: 45,000 per annum Contract: Temp to Perm Sector: Social Housing The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Repairs Supervisor to join a well-established social housing organisation covering the North West London area . This is an excellent opportunity for a repairs professional looking for a long-term position, with the role initially offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis . You will be responsible for supervising day-to-day repairs and maintenance activities across a residential housing stock, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard while maintaining excellent levels of customer service. The Role As Repairs Supervisor, you will oversee a team of trades operatives and subcontractors, managing the delivery of responsive repairs across occupied and void properties. Your key responsibilities will include: Supervising and coordinating a team of multi-skilled trades operatives. Managing daily workloads, allocating jobs and monitoring productivity. Ensuring responsive repairs are completed within agreed timescales and service standards. Carrying out regular property inspections and quality checks. Monitoring operatives' performance, workmanship and compliance with company procedures. Liaising with residents to resolve repair issues and provide a high level of customer service. Managing subcontractors where required and ensuring works are completed to specification. Identifying and resolving issues that may impact on programme, quality or customer satisfaction. Ensuring all works comply with relevant health & safety requirements. Completing reports, updating systems and maintaining accurate records. Supporting the management team with performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. Dealing with escalated repairs and customer complaints professionally and effectively. About You We are looking for someone with a strong background in social housing repairs or property maintenance , ideally with previous supervisory or team-leading experience. You will ideally have: Previous experience supervising responsive repairs within social housing. Experience managing trades operatives and/or subcontractors. Good knowledge of housing repairs, maintenance and building practices. Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and customer service skills. The ability to organise workloads and prioritise effectively. A proactive approach to problem-solving. Good IT and administrative skills. The confidence to deal with residents, operatives, contractors and senior management. A full UK driving licence is desirable. Why Apply? 45,000 salary on successful permanent appointment Temp-to-perm opportunity Long-term opportunity within a reputable social housing environment Brent/North West London patch Opportunity to progress your career within housing repairs Varied and hands-on supervisory role How to Apply If you are an experienced Repairs Supervisor with a background in social housing and are looking for your next opportunity in Brent, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.