We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our technical delivery team and be responsible for delivering commercial management of our assets and estates and developing strategies to increase the value of our assets over time and ensure that they remain fit for purpose.
You will provide leadership to the technical delivery team and contractors ensuring that we continue to provide great services to our customers, maintain our estates, the condition of our assets and investment. This exciting role will oversee planned investment works and will include all aspects of contract management, ensuring the delivery of our decent homes works as programmed, on time, within budget and with high customer satisfaction. You will oversee the day-to-day management and communication with contractors and suppliers, undertaking health and safety inspections/audits and ensuring that stakeholders are aware of maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice. Working with investment budgets circa £7m, you will manage individual contract budgets, reviewing the financial performance with the relevant team on a regular basis. With a meticulous approach to work, you will ensure that all contract data and documentation is accurately recorded for each property whilst adhering to all relevant regulations and compliance requirements (including Gas / Electrical Certification). In this managerial role, you will have several direct reports including Contracts Surveyor, Clerk of Works, Tenant Liaison Officer, Contracts Co-Ordinator and the Business Support Assistant.
With detailed knowledge of Building Regulations and Health and Safety legislation, you will have worked in a similar position and as such will be able to demonstrate success in leading and managing a multidisciplinary team within asset management. You’ll have good knowledge of the Decent Homes and the requirements of the current HCA Homes Standard, as well as Construction Design Management (CDM) and Asbestos regulations. You’ll be accustomed to liaising with contractors and managing large projects and budgets. Educated to degree, OND/HND level in Building Maintenance /Construction and will also hold BOHS – P405 Managing Asbestos in Buildings, as well as a NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
If you share our determination and are ready for the challenge, please apply now.
Closing Date: 27th July 2025
Teams Interview Date: 1st August
About Connexus
Connexus is a rural housing association with its heritage in Shropshire and Herefordshire, providing good quality, affordable and safe homes that customers are proud to live in. We create inclusive neighbourhoods, sustainable rural communities, and provide services that support our customers to build a life in their home. The work our teams do is varied, and no two days are the same.
We provide an excellent offer for colleagues which includes flexible working options combined with some fantastic benefits. We’re here to support colleagues at every step of the way with training and development opportunities, helping you make the most of your career. If you want to work with like-minded people and would like to make a difference to the lives of our customers, Connexus could be the right fit for you.
Connexus is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups