The role

As Contract Manager you will ensure day to day repairs, works to void properties major and planned works are delivered to a high standard of quality ensuring time and cost is managed and compliance is monitored and controlled.  

You will deliver or inspect solutions that require design input from first principles, for example determining cause of structural failure and knowing when to procure external services or consultants. You will take a complex design through to conclusion and understand the links and dependencies between various elements of construction and building services. In terms of planned works this could involve major external works involving bespoke solutions or the replacement of communal heating plant.

You will have expert understanding Building / Building Services Pathology as well as Construction technology and Environmental Services.

You will have a well-rounded experience in contract administration, design and specification and inspections

Having knowledge of Legal & Regulatory Compliance and management of Health & Safety is vital to the role as is proven experience of commercial management, financial control and budget management

About Camden 

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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Make it work for you. Make it your Camden. 

Discover and Diversity 
To “discover” more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions. 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Sunday 31^st March 2019 23:59

Interviews to be held: 8^th or 9^th April

Please quote reference: 1900007X

To view the Job Profile please click HERE

Camden welcomes new employees on a monthly basis; next available dates for induction are 20^th May, 17^th June and 15^th July