Contract Lead (Capital works)

Assets and Investments; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in West Sussex seeks a Contract Lead to oversee maintenance and refurbishment works on domestic and commercial properties. The ideal candidate has strong management skills, experience in service delivery, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Competitive salary, car allowance, and an excellent holiday package are among the benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

Car allowance

Pension with matched contributions

Up to 35 days annual leave

Cashback healthcare plan

Bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering customer-focused services.
• Extensive experience in managing domestic and commercial property works.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, supervision, and delivery of works.
• Manage contractor teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Control budgets and manage contract documentation.

Skills

Customer-focused service delivery

Contractor management

Technical competence

Health and safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent qualifications

Job description

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Contract Lead (Capital works), West Sussex

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Client:

Assets and Investments

Location:

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

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More about your role

This role oversees the planning, supervision, and delivery of maintenance and refurbishment works on domestic and commercial properties. You manage contractor teams, ensure quality and compliance, control budgets and schedules, and maintain strong customer service with continuous improvement. You also handle contract documentation, inspections, and provide technical advice while supporting the team's development and contributing to asset management.

Covering the South East region, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the group's repairs, maintenance, and capital component upgrade work. You will take an active role in CDM and H&S management.

You will oversee contractor performance, ensuring all terms, SLAs, and KPIs are met, while preparing and managing contract documentation. You'll control work programs and budgets, monitor site progress, and ensure compliance with regulations. Managing inspections, maintaining quality standards, and keeping accurate records will be key. You'll also provide technical advice on building maintenance and actively contribute to asset management discussions to drive continuous improvement.

The Essential Criteria for this role is listed below.

• Proven experience delivering customer-focused services with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience coordinating and supervising work on both domestic and commercial properties.
• Strong background in managing contractors to ensure service delivery, handle change, and support team development.
• A driving license and access to your own vehicle is mandatory for this role.

More about you

You bring strong experience delivering customer-focused services with a commitment to continuous improvement. You've successfully arranged and supervised work on domestic and commercial properties and led contractor teams to ensure quality, manage change, and support development. You're skilled at prioritising tasks to meet targets, budgets, and deadlines. Ideally, you hold (or are working toward) relevant qualifications such as an HNC or professional certifications, with the technical competence to commission and sign off work, but hands-on project management experience is essential. Preferred skills include health and safety certifications like IOSH or NEBOSH, a solid understanding of value-for-money principles, and strong communication skills across all levels.

The benefits

We are a large, diverse, and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know there's always more we can do to make you smile, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary, with yearly reviews
• Car allowance (amount depending on engine size)
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package — up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs — up to £500 savings per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development opportunities
• Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and more