Cadent Gas Ltd
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
About the role:
The Property Contracts Manager is a pivotal role allowing business as usual delivery within Cadent Property to be efficient and a good value for money. They are responsible for managing contractors within the Property portfolio, including locally based small contractors as well as the Property departments major contracts and ensuring these contracts are well managed and are fit for purpose according to business requirements.
The Property Contracts manager will be responsible for property suppliers in line with contract SLAs/KPIs and service assurance Agreements and in addition, the role will support the central Property team in implementing property strategy and objectives with a significant contribution to property continuous improvement initiatives across all services.
Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be comfortable with being available for any out of hours emergency support, as and when it is required.
What you'll get to work on:
- Know the portfolio of sites and business needs – Through regular and proactive stakeholder management, communication and engagement. Ensure property services have a framework of suppliers to work with and ensure performance of these contracts and services meet the needs of the business.
- Chair stakeholder meetings, producing timely contract performance reporting of all property contracts & services with action plans.
- Feed into the Property portfolio budget (planning, forecasting and control) Develop, agree and implement Contract & Supplier cost savings plans to meet cost challenges and deliver best value for the property portfolio.
- On behalf of property, ensure Contractors align with and can support with initiatives that deliver ongoing energy consumption reduction, building environmental efficiencies and company sustainability targets.
- Represent Property in supplier sourcing events, ensuring regional service requirements are defined to either renew or tender FM contracts when required.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate support for Site Occupiers by Performance managing supply base and ensuring First Fix and Fast response to critical operational sites.
- Support the central property team in implementing property strategy and objectives with a significant contribution to property continuous improvement initiatives across all services.
- Ensure that all contracts are accurate and relevant documentation is correct and updated when necessary Manage and Maintain all Property Procedures, Processes and Documentation and to ensure all Contractors meet the necessary Accreditation and Health & Safety requirements. This must be evidenced, tracked, checked regularly and stored centrally.
- Support Cadent Procurement with all tender processes for property management services.
Who are we looking for:
Qualifications
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Professional Qualification and/or professional membership in Property related, supply chain or business management discipline
- Contract Management Training (NG-CME Training course)
- Role specific Safety awareness (ie. NEBOSH or equivalent)
- Role specific environmental awareness (IEMA. /GL Denton course/CBT)
Practical Experience
- Contract Management
- Facilities Management experience
- Customer Focus
- Stakeholder Management
- Commercial Awareness (Business Acumen)
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.To learn more about Cadent and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
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