Priniciple Manager

To efficiently and effectively manage a significant department or service(s) for Maintenance & Contracts. To act as deputy for the Operations Manager in all aspects of the service area operations. To contribute as part of the senior management team managing the Maintenance & Contracts Operations Area. Contributing at a senior level within the Housing & Community group of services. Main Duties 1. Responsible for delivering all services to required standards within area of control and all functions such as Project Management & Supervision, Compliance with legislation, Building & Quantity Surveying, Asset Management, Mechanical & Electrical. 2. Responsible for all financial matters and budgets within area of control 3. Establish and develop effective procurement systems and strategies and act as lead officer procuring significant contracts. Represent Ipswich Borough Council in major disputes with contractors, including the preparation, submission and successful agreement of claims. 4. Participate as a member of the senior management team in all aspects of the performance management of Maintenance & Contracts including contributing to the strategic direction of the division. Determine local policy with Operations Manager and Head of Housing & Community Services. Act as lead officer in designated areas of responsibility for the whole organisation, e.g. emergency planning, business continuity. 5. Take overall responsibility for all Health & Safety matters on individual contract works and be the lead officer for health & safety for the entire organisation. Duties include producing Health & Safety plans under CDM regulations. Participate in the production and management of the divisions Health & Safety policy. Contribute to the Council’s environmental/climate change agenda relating to improving the Council’s housing stock 6. Effectively manage the resource and staffing requirements in conjunction with the Operations Manager – Maintenance & Contracts and Head of Housing & Community Services including the development of staff to their full potential through appraisal and training programmes. 7. Establish and continually review in conjunction with Operations Manager/Head of Housing & Community Services performance management systems and procedures for Maintenance & Contracts. Contribute to maintaining any external quality accreditations. Deliver services to tenants and members of the public to satisfactory standards and performance. 8. Promote and market the service when required to do so to the benefit of the organisation. Ensure effective Communications for the Operations area. 9. Such variations as may be required from time to time without changing the general character of the duties shown above or the level of responsibility entailed.