We are currently working on behalf of an established building contractor seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of planned maintenance and residential refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Contracts Manager with a proven track record within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or property services to take operational ownership of multiple live schemes and direct regional site management teams.
The portfolio covers a broad range of internal and external workstreams, including roofing, window and door replacements, kitchen and bathroom installations, fire safety works, external decorations, masonry repairs and general refurbishment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple live contracts and site delivery teams across London and the Home Counties from inception through to completion.
- Manage, mentor and support Site Managers and operational field personnel to ensure consistent site performance.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, strictly on programme and within agreed commercial parameters.
- Monitor contract performance closely, proactively identifying programme or supply chain risks and implementing corrective measures.
- Manage specialist subcontractor procurement, appointment, quality and day-to-day performance on site.
- Maintain strong, transparent working relationships with client representatives, local authorities, housing associations and key stakeholders.
- Review master programmes, plant and material requirements and labour allocations across the contract portfolio.
- Champion rigorous health, safety and quality assurance standards across all active schemes.
- Support the operational mobilisation and pre-start planning of new projects.
- Lead monthly operational reviews and provide clear progress, commercial and safety reporting to senior management.
About You
- Proven track record operating as a Contracts Manager delivering multiple planned maintenance, refurbishment or social housing contracts.
- Extensive experience overseeing multi-trade work packages within occupied residential estates and community environments.
- Strong leadership, team management and client-facing stakeholder skills.
- Commercially aware with strong skills in programme management, cost control and resource scheduling.
- Relevant industry qualifications, including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work.
- Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to project sites across Essex, London and the Home Counties.
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