Contracts Manager - Social Housing Refurbishments (Kitchens & Bathrooms)
A leading national property services contractor is seeking an experienced and highly capable Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of social housing refurbishment programmes, with a core focus on kitchen and bathroom replacement schemes for local authority and housing association clients. This role sits within a well-established planned works division delivering high-volume, fast-paced refurbishment contracts that directly improve housing quality, safety, and resident wellbeing.
Position: Contracts Manager
Location: South Shropshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + car/ car allowance + package
Contract Type: Permanent
Start date: Immediately available
The successful candidate will take full operational and commercial responsibility for multiple live contracts, ensuring all projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification. You will be responsible for driving performance across site teams, ensuring effective coordination of labour, materials, subcontractors, and programme delivery from inception through to completion and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
Full responsibility for end-to-end delivery of multiple social housing refurbishment contracts
Oversee kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes across occupied housing stock
Develop and maintain detailed programme schedules, ensuring key milestones are achieved
Ensure smooth project mobilisation, including labour planning, procurement, and site setup
Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery plans where required
Manage contract budgets, valuations, variations, and cost forecasting
Ensure effective cost control and maximise project profitability
Review subcontractor performance, payments, and commercial agreements
Support commercial reporting and ensure accurate financial forecasting is maintained
Identify and manage risks, delays, and cost implications proactively
Lead, manage, and support site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors
Ensure clear communication of expectations, programme targets, and quality standards
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and health & safety compliance
Drive workforce performance and ensure accountability across all teams
Act as key point of contact for clients, housing associations, and local authority representatives
Attend and lead progress meetings, providing detailed updates and reporting
Build strong, long-term client relationships based on trust, transparency, and delivery performance
Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and internal procedures
Promote a strong safety culture across all sites and subcontractors
Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
Ensure works comply with building regulations, NHBC standards, and client specifications
Lead on site audits, inspections, and quality assurance checks
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Project/Site Manager ready to step up) within social housing refurbishment
Strong background delivering kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes in occupied properties
Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate site teams
Strong commercial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Confident communicator with experience managing clients, councils, and housing associations
Good understanding of health & safety legislation, CDM regulations, and building compliance
Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-driven approach
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV