Job Description

Client: Local Authority in Croydon

Job Title: Heating Systems Contract Manager

Pay Rate: £500 DAILY

Hours: 36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)

Duration: Initial 3-month contract up until 19th December 2025

Location: HYBRID WORKING - 3 DAYS A WEEK OFFICE BASED/SITE VISITS

Description: UK DRIVING LICENSE AND OWN VEHICLE IS ESSENTIAL

Role Purpose: The Heating Systems Contracts Manager is responsible for managing heating system compliance, including domestic and commercial gas, renewable energy systems such as ground and air source heat pumps, heat interface units, and heat recovery units. This role involves overseeing servicing and maintenance of all heating systems, delivering capital renewal programmes, and acting as the subject matter expert across the housing directorate. Responsibilities include negotiating contract terms, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to meet project timelines and budgets. The manager will ensure legal and regulatory compliance, fostering a compliance-first and customer-first culture, working with contractors, managing risk, and delivering high-quality services to protect assets. Deputise for the Head of Compliance and perform other duties as required.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as the technical subject matter expert on all heating systems in housing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
• Oversee inspections, servicing, and remedial work on heating systems.
• Ensure projects comply with laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Identify risks in contract execution and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure adherence to contract terms and safety protocols.

Essential Knowledge:

• Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations
• Mechanical asset lifecycle management

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of heating systems, renewable energy systems, and heat networks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer engagement skills.
• Risk and performance management.
• Site visits, inspections, incident investigations.
• Willingness to participate in emergency call-outs or out-of-hours responses.
• Senior leadership experience in gas safety and mechanical systems.
• Contractor procurement and management.
• Resident-focused service delivery.

Desirable: Social housing or public sector experience, budget management experience.

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