Job Description

Interim Contract Delivery and Quality Manager

* Location: North London

* Pay Rate: £34.95 per hour (umbrella)

We are seeking a highly skilled Interim Contract Delivery and Quality Manager to manage and commission large-scale projects, including mechanical and electrical services, responsive repairs, maintenance, and planned refurbishment works. This role is essential to achieving the Council’s objectives of delivering value for money, high-quality services, and outstanding outcomes for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Commissioning & Contract Management

* Oversee multi-million-pound contracts for mechanical and electrical services, responsive repairs, servicing, and planned maintenance projects.

* Ensure projects meet agreed outcomes, Council objectives, and affordability targets, with a focus on value for money and high-quality service delivery.

2. Project Accountability

* Lead all stages of project management, including feasibility studies, design, procurement, delivery, cost control, and quality assurance.

* Provide comprehensive contract management from inception to final account for planned maintenance and refurbishment projects.

3. Technical Advice & Guidance

* Deliver up-to-date building surveying and technical advice to the Property Services Team, council members, and customers.

* Ensure recommendations and decisions are well-informed and technically robust.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

* Comprehensive M&E Knowledge: Strong expertise in mechanical and electrical services and building systems.

* Building Construction & Maintenance: Thorough understanding of building techniques, contract law, and administration.

* Diagnostic Skills: Ability to identify building defects and recommend effective remedial solutions.

* Health & Safety: Familiarity with statutory regulations, CDM compliance, asbestos awareness, and risk assessments.

* Technical Trade Expertise: Knowledge of domestic building techniques and trades, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and wet trades