Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Social Housing | Property Maintenance

Full-time | Permanent

London & South East

Up to £56,000 + car allowance

Contract Manager (M&E Compliance) job available with a leading property services contractor, delivering statutory compliance across Mechanical & Electrical operations within the social housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of long-term Housing Association and Local Authority contracts.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Manager (M&E Compliance) to take ownership of statutory compliance across Mechanical & Electrical services, ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current legislation, industry standards and accreditation requirements.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and regulatory bodies, you will provide technical leadership across gas, electrical, oil, solid fuel and microgeneration services while driving continuous improvement, maintaining company accreditations, and supporting operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead statutory compliance across all M&E disciplines, ensuring adherence to legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice

Manage company accreditations including Gas Safe, NICEIC, OFTEC, HETAS and MCS

Develop, implement and review compliance policies, procedures and technical guidance

Carry out compliance audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented

Provide technical advice and compliance support to operational teams, managers and clients

Monitor engineer competence, ensuring work is allocated only to appropriately qualified personnel

Produce compliance reports, analyse operational data and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement

Develop and deliver technical training, toolbox talks and compliance communications across the business

Build strong relationships with clients, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders

Promote a positive health & safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the M&E division

Requirements

Proven experience managing statutory compliance across Mechanical & Electrical services

Extensive knowledge of gas, electrical, oil, solid fuel and microgeneration compliance

Experience managing Gas Safe, NICEIC, OFTEC, HETAS and MCS accreditations

Strong understanding of industry legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks

Experience carrying out compliance audits, inspections and regulatory investigations

Previous experience within social housing, property maintenance or M&E services

Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations

Excellent analytical skills with experience interpreting compliance and operational data

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and attention to detail

Essential Qualifications

Relevant technical qualification (minimum EngTech or equivalent)

Professional membership within a recognised engineering body

Full UK Driving Licence

Package & Benefits

U to £56,000 + package (DOE)

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Long-term secured social housing work pipeline

Opportunity to join a well-established national contractor

Ongoing professional development and technical training

Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

This Contract Manager (M&E Compliance) role offers the opportunity to lead statutory compliance across a national M&E operation, ensuring the highest standards of safety, technical excellence and regulatory compliance while benefiting from long-term career progression within a leading property services contractor. Apply now for immediate consideration