Contracts Manager Painting & Planned Works Greater London / South East | Social Housing | Excellent Package Lead High-Profile Social Housing Projects with a Business That Invests in People Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in painting, planned maintenance or social housing refurbishment? Do you enjoy leading teams, driving quality, building client relationships and delivering projects that genuinely improve communities? Were recruiting for a Contracts Manager Painting to join a well-established and highly respected contractor delivering painting and planned works projects across Greater London and the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong operational leader who understands social housing, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering projects safely, professionally and to a high standard. The Role As Contracts Manager, youll take ownership of multiple painting and refurbishment contracts from mobilisation through to completion. Youll lead site teams, manage subcontractors, maintain strong client relationships and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the expected quality and compliance standards. This is a hands-on operational management role where communication, organisation and leadership are critical. Key Responsibilities Managing multiple painting and planned maintenance contracts Leading site teams and subcontractor performance Delivering projects safely, on time and within budget Monitoring programme performance, productivity and quality Conducting regular site visits, audits and inspections Managing client relationships and attending progress meetings Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance across all projects Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and labour management Driving high standards of presentation, professionalism and workmanship Supporting staff development, inductions and apprenticeships Producing reports and operational updates for senior management What Were Looking For Were looking for an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Supervisor with strong experience in painting, planned works or social housing refurbishment environments. You will ideally have: Experience managing painting or planned maintenance contracts Strong knowledge of UK social housing environments Damp & mould project experience Experience managing labour-based operational teams Strong client-facing and communication skills Good commercial and programme awareness Ability to manage multiple live sites simultaneously A proactive and organised management style Essential Qualifications NVQ Level 3 or C&G Advanced Craft qualification SSSTS & SMSTS IOSH Full UK Driving Licence Desirable NVQ Level 5 or 6 Experience building directly employed teams Strong knowledge of local labour and subcontract markets Whats In It For You? Long-term career progression opportunities Strong pipeline of secured social housing work Supportive and collaborative management team Company pension Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing support Referral programme Additional leave entitlement PPE, equipment and full operational support provided Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business with an excellent reputation in the social housing and planned works sector. Youll be joining a company that values its people, invests in development and gives experienced operational leaders the autonomy and support needed to succeed. If youre looking for a role where you can genuinely influence project delivery, lead strong teams and build a long-term career wed like to hear from you.