Are you an experienced Contract Manager with a strong background in social housing planned works? We’re looking for a proactive and commercially aware professional to lead the delivery of refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement programmes across a portfolio of occupied and void social housing properties.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, understands the unique challenges of working in tenanted homes, and is committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high‑quality outcomes for residents and stakeholders.
What You’ll Deliver
You’ll take ownership of planned works projects from initial survey through to completion, including:
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Managing all aspects of fabric and commercial refurbishment works within social housing
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Surveying properties and producing accurate quotations
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Leading or supporting tender pricing and bid submissions
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Assisting with PQQ and SQ submissions
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Preparing project H&S documentation, including CPPs and RAMS, in collaboration with the SHEQ team
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Producing and managing project programmes and timelines
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Managing directly employed operatives and subcontractors
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Overseeing on‑site SHEQ, including audits and inspections
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Attending client and project meetings and producing required reports
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Supporting work planning and briefing project teams and supply chain partners
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Managing commercial valuations and agreeing final accounts
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Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
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Conducting regular site and client visits across the region (with occasional wider travel depending on project needs)
About You
You’ll bring a strong blend of technical, commercial, and leadership skills, ideally with:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing multiple planned works or refurbishment contracts
A background in main contracting or social housing planned works delivery
Experience working with JCT, NEC or similar contract forms
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several projects concurrently
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Strong maths, IT, and analytical abilities
Commercial awareness and confident decision‑making
A proactive, solutions‑driven approach to project delivery
Qualifications & Certifications (Desirable)
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Degree in construction management or a related discipline
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SMSTS
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First Aid at Work
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Asbestos Awareness
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CSCS (Black or White)
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NVQ Level 7
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
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Strong understanding of social housing, planned works, and compliance requirements
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Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
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Excellent health & safety knowledge, including RAMS, COSHH and CPPs
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Confident in producing and managing construction programmes
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Experienced in cost control, valuations, and project reporting
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Motivated, organised, and committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for residents and clients