Contract Manager

Perpetual Engineering Partnerships Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a 6-month contract. The role offers a competitive rate of £450 per day and requires proven experience in social housing investment contracts. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and relevant qualifications. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social housing investment or asset contracts.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.
• Excellent financial control, contract management, and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Contract Managers and Customer Liaison Officers.
• Oversee procurement, mobilisation, and ongoing management of major investment contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and compliance obligations.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and ensure value for money delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Financial control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIH Level 4+)

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager - 6-Month Contract. £450 per day (Inside IR35) | Immediate Start | North West England. A fantastic interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contract Manager to join a major social housing provider with a strong identity in the North West, delivering key investment programmes across their housing portfolio. You will be working through a trusted and established consultancy to lead a team of Contract Managers and a Customer Liaison Officer to ensure effective delivery, compliance and performance of social housing asset investment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and develop a team of Contract Managers and Customer Liaison Officers.
• Oversee procurement, mobilisation, and ongoing management of major investment contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and compliance obligations.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and ensure value for money delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements, including CDM and Building Safety Act.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing social housing investment or asset contracts.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.
• Excellent financial control, contract management, and stakeholder communication abilities.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIH Level 4+) or substantial equivalent experience.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

This is a 6-month contract offering an excellent day rate of £450 per day, with an immediate start for the right candidate.

If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for delivering high-quality housing investment programmes and driving performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.