Contract Manager (Surveyor)

We are working in partnership with an established social housing provider to recruit an experienced Contract Manager to join their Investment & Sustainability team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and technically capable property professional to play a key role in delivering planned investment programmes, major capital works, cyclical maintenance and compliance-related projects across a residential housing portfolio.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing contracts and projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Combining contract management, project delivery, technical surveying and stakeholder engagement, this is a varied role offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the quality, safety and sustainability of residents' homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee planned investment programmes, major works, cyclical maintenance and compliance-related contracts across the housing portfolio.
• Lead the delivery of capital investment projects from procurement and mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance, monitoring contractual obligations, service standards and KPIs.
• Undertake stock condition surveys, validation surveys, pre- and post-inspections and quality assurance visits.
• Manage project budgets, valuations, variations, final accounts and financial reporting, ensuring effective cost control.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, building regulations, CDM requirements and statutory obligations.
• Monitor programme performance, project risks and quality standards, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Produce regular performance reports and project updates for senior management.
• Build effective relationships with residents, leaseholders, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Support resident consultation and engagement, including statutory leaseholder consultation processes where required.
• Contribute to wider asset management strategies, investment priorities and long-term property sustainability plans.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

• Experience managing planned investment, major works, cyclical maintenance or compliance-related contracts.
• A strong track record of contractor and consultant management.
• Experience delivering property projects and programmes from inception through to completion.
• Technical surveying experience, including property inspections, stock condition surveys and quality assurance.
• Experience managing budgets, valuations, variations, final accounts and contract administration.
• A good understanding of residential asset management, planned investment and building component lifecycles.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS and building safety requirements.
• Understanding of procurement processes, contract management and CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• HNC/HND, Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent experience in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Asset Management or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, Property or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE or an equivalent professional body.
• PRINCE2, APM or another recognised project management qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary up to £48,000.
• 28 days' annual leave.
• Employer pension contributions of up to 11%.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards scheme.

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