At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to deliver top-notch responsive maintenance services.
- Company: Join a market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in the housing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with a focus on operational excellence and team development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in social housing while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing responsive maintenance contracts and strong commercial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 57500 - 57500 £ per year.
Regen Solutions is proud to partner with a market-leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, to source an experienced and driven Contract Manager to lead their South Responsive Maintenance contract based out of Winchester. This is a high-profile operational leadership role. You will take full ownership of delivering a safe, compliant, and profitable responsive repairs service spanning Day-to-Day (DTD) repairs, Voids, Planned Maintenance, and Disrepair works. If you are a commercial, people-focused leader looking to make an impact within an industry giant, this is your next career step.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of service delivery, ensuring all maintenance works are completed on time, within cost, and to the highest quality standards.
- Commercial & Financial Ownership: Drive the financial performance of the contract, managing the operating and capital budgets to meet or exceed turnover, margin, and profitability targets.
- Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. Conduct 1-2-1s, PDRs, toolbox talks, and inductions.
- Performance & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with Health & Safety (SHEQ) legislation and contractual obligations. Manage KPI performance, producing robust weekly and monthly reports.
- Client & Customer Relations: Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders, while proactively managing customer satisfaction and complaints resolution.
Financial & People Responsibility
- Budgetary Control: Full P&L responsibility for operating and capital budgets in line with tender assumptions.
- Direct Leadership of: Supervisors, Multi-Skilled Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, Administrators, and Supply Chain Partners.
What We Are Looking For
- Knowledge & Experience: A proven track record managing responsive maintenance contracts within the social housing / housing maintenance sector. Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of KPI management and Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes. Demonstrable experience in contract mobilization and performance management.
- Qualifications: SMSTS or IOSH qualification. Minimum of 3 years' experience successfully leading a unit or contract. HNC (or equivalent) in Construction or a related discipline is highly desirable.
- Skills & Behaviours: Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A customer-first mindset with a passion for continuous service improvement. A resilient, proactive, and collaborative leadership style that inspires teams. Proficient across Microsoft Office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Contract Manager in Winchester employer: Regen Solutions
Regen Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and skill development. With opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment, employees benefit from a company van, fuel card, generous holiday allocation, and pension contributions, making it a rewarding place to build a career in social housing maintenance across Enfield and North London.
