Are you an experienced contracts manager with a passion for delivering high-quality housing repairs and maintenance services? My local authority client, based in the West Midlands, is seeking a proactive and results-driven Repairs Contracts Manager to oversee and manage multiple contracts, ensuring the effective delivery of repairs across a housing stock of approximately 27,000 properties. You will play a key leadership role in managing multi-million-pound contracts covering both responsive and planned repairs, working closely with internal teams, external contractors, and key stakeholders to ensure excellent service delivery, compliance, and value for money. Key Responsibilities: Lead the management of multiple high-value contracts for housing repairs and maintenance. Oversee the delivery of responsive and planned maintenance programmes across the authoritys housing stock, including a ready-procured backlog of repairs contracts. Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, ensuring contractual compliance and value. Forecast and manage repair budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency and accountability. Supervise and support staff responsible for contract management activities including planning, scheduling, and inspections. Analyse contract data and prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies. Proactively manage risks and resolve disputes with contractors when required. Champion health and safety compliance across all contract activities. Work closely with procurement, legal, and quantity surveyor teams. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Proven experience managing multiple contracts valued in the millions, ideally within a local authority or social housing context. In-depth understanding of responsive and planned repairs operations. Strong knowledge of standard form and JCT contracts, including key terms and conditions. Expertise in performance management, budgeting, and financial forecasting. Hands-on experience using the National Federation Schedule of Rates (SORs). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internal and external. Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management, including negotiation and dispute resolution. Deep understanding of Health and Safety regulations as they relate to housing repairs. Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve contract objectives. Proficiency in contract management software and digital tools to streamline workflows and reporting. Full Time - 37 hours per week. Hybrid £20 per hour LTD Closing Date: 26/09/2025