Building jobs in Wadebridge

At Cornwall Housing, we’re passionate about delivering homes and services to the communities of Cornwall. Join us at an exciting time to actively support our environmental compliance and prevent pollution. We’re looking for people with environmental compliance and contract management skills/experience to join the team. But your approach is just as important – we need talented people who can work with others and who want to make a difference! Join our Cornwall Housing team for the career opportunities… and stay for the community!

About the role

You will ensure that CHL's 107 private drainage systems are all fully compliant, ensuring CHL complies with the requirements of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and all other relevant legislation. You will be responsible for the ongoing compliance review of all private drainage infrastructure assets, and any associated remedial action required to remain complaint with the regulations and associated waste regulations. You will do this by ensuring that all day-to-day repairs, cyclical and planned programme works delivered by external contractors are delivered to all CHL premises in full compliance with current regulations. You will ensure that CHL’s Housing Management Systems accurately report on compliance in “real time” and that reports are clear to understand, evidence compliance and identify any required actions.

About you

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Proven knowledge of current environmental compliance regulations. Successful and consistent achievement in the delivery of property compliance related services at a supervisory level.
• Proven knowledge and experience of contract management, risk management and health and safety requirements. Sound understanding of procurement processes and financial management.
• Experience and competent in carrying out on-site spot checks, WIP and post QC audit checks for existing and new contracts, to evidence full compliance with current regulations, works specification and contract documentation.
• A track record of successfully working with external bodies to achieve project specific aims and objectives. Experience of building relationships with regulatory bodies, external auditors and contractors.
• Proven experience of community engagement and developing partnership working, building effective relationships and enhancing the reputation of CHL with residents, stakeholders and partners.

To find out more about the role and requirements, please view the Role Profile on our website (by clicking on Apply Now).

Our offer to you

Salary: £38,452 per year

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: Hybrid working - working from office, home and in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR.

What you’ll get from us in return is:

• A challenge like no other – Cornwall is unique and so are we!
• A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 28 after 5 years’ continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and business flexi-time
• A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking
• Investment and support in your continuous learning and development
• Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal
• And a chance to really make your mark

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.

The planned closing date for applications is Sunday 26 January 2025 (midnight).

Interviews are planned for the afternoon of Monday 3 February (PM) and the morning of Wednesday 5 February (AM).

Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk or 01872 324 329

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing.

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Recruitment Agencies – we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here: https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,452.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bodmin PL31 2FR

Reference ID: 2476