Interim Contract Manager
Hourly rate: Very Competative Hourly Rate
Location: Cornwall
Length of Contract- 4-6 months
A Housing Association client is seeking an experienced professional to provide temporary cover within their responsive repairs and maintenance function. This opportunity sits within the social housing sector and requires a confident individual who can oversee contract delivery, drive performance, and manage multiple stakeholders across various sites.
The successful candidate will have strong people management experience and be able to manage contractors, surveyors and build a strong, collaborative team!
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day delivery of maintenance and improvement works to occupied housing stock
* Manage contractor performance across responsive and planned works programmes
* Provide leadership and guidance to Supervisors, Surveyors, and subcontractor teams
* Monitor productivity, quality standards, compliance, and health & safety performance
* Conduct property inspections, technical assessments, and H&S checks
* Handle escalated resident enquiries and resolve complaints effectively
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and delivery partners
* Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, schedules of rates (SOR), and internal procedures
* Analyse performance data and produce reports to track KPIs and service standards
Candidate Profile
* Background in construction, property maintenance, or a related discipline (qualification advantageous)
* Demonstrable experience managing maintenance or responsive repairs contracts
* Proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple sites
* Experience operating within structured processes, compliance frameworks, and performance-driven environments
* Strong knowledge of building construction and maintenance practices
* Familiarity with high-volume planned and reactive works programmes
* Understanding of Schedule of Rates (SOR) frameworks
* Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office systems
* Full UK driving licence required
This role would suit a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance operational delivery with strong stakeholder engagement.
Call Ellie Benson on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed)