Job Title: Contracts Manager Location: Reading and surrounding areas Pyramid Recruitment are looking for a contracts manager with refurbishment/painting/void works experience Core Responsibilities: * Project Management: Lead void refurbishment programs from start to finish, ensuring properties are returned to a lettable standard on time and within budget. * Contractor Management: Manage and oversee subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring they consistently deliver high-quality work and meet contractual obligations. * Budget Control: Oversee material procurement and control costs effectively, ensuring value for money is achieved at all times. * Team Management: Lead and manage site teams, ensuring productivity, performance targets, and high-quality standards are met. * Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong, clear communication with clients, internal teams, contractors, and residents to ensure a smooth and effective service. * Quality Assurance: Implement processes to ensure properties are well-cared-for, safe, and meet required housing and quality standards, fostering resident pride. Key Skills & Experience: * Experience: Proven experience in managing voids, property repairs, and maintenance, ideally within the social housing sector. * Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of repair and maintenance processes and technical expertise to guide problem-solving. * Budget Management: Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and ensure financial targets are met. * Communication: Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders. * Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues, implement continuous improvement, and manage complaints effectively. Package Good car allowance Pension after probation Sick pay, increases after Probation