Special Projects Contract Manager – Social Housing & Building Safety
This is a contract management-led role, rather than a purely procurement position. We are looking for a strong Contracts Manager with demonstrable experience of procuring and managing contracts within a social housing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Project Management
- Manage and oversee safety-critical contracts delivering investigative and enabling works across a large residential portfolio
- Lead the delivery of surveys, inspections and investigations, including:
- Full Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW)
- Spandrel panel investigations
- Render and façade assessments
- Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
- Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, specifications, quality standards and programme milestones
- Ensure contracts are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and internal governance requirements, including PAS 9980
- Identify and manage contractual risks, performance issues and areas requiring escalation
- Develop procurement Gateway 1 and Gateway 2 reports, specifications and detailed scopes of work
- Manage tendering, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation
- Lead contractor performance management, ensuring delivery against agreed quality, cost and programme requirements
- Manage budgets associated with investigative, exploratory and enabling works
- Lead and support applications to relevant building safety and remediation funding schemes, including the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and Building Safety Fund
About you:
- Significant experience in contract management within construction, housing, or building safety
- Strong understanding of external wall systems and fire safety regulations
- Proven experience managing complex, high-risk projects at scale
- Knowledge of remediation funding schemes (e.g. Cladding Safety Scheme, Building Safety Fund)
Key details:
- Day Rate: £500 p/d umbrella
- Location: London / Hybrid
- Start: ASAP
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contracts Manager employer: Venn Group
As a leading university in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and professional growth. Our Governance & Legal Services team is dedicated to service excellence, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from hybrid working options and continuous improvement initiatives. Join us to be part of a culture that prioritises accuracy, professionalism, and the development of your career in higher education.
