Contract Manager

Thomas Gray; Essex; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thomas Gray is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of planned maintenance and residential refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or property services and will take operational ownership of multiple live schemes while directing regional site management teams.

Formación

• Proven track record delivering multiple planned maintenance or social housing contracts.
• Experience overseeing multi-trade packages within occupied estates.
• Strong leadership and client-facing stakeholder skills.
• Commercially aware with programme, cost control and resource scheduling skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work qualifications.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee multiple live contracts and site teams from inception to completion.
• Mentor Site Managers and operational field personnel to ensure performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Monitor performance and address programme or supply chain risks.
• Procure and manage specialist subcontractors and day-to-day on-site delivery.
• Maintain relationships with clients, authorities and housing associations.
• Review master programmes, plant, materials and labour allocations.
• Champion health, safety and quality standards across schemes.
• Support mobilisation and pre-start planning for new projects.
• Lead monthly operational reviews with senior management.

Conocimientos

Contract management

Team leadership

Programme management

Cost control

Resource scheduling

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

We are currently working on behalf of an established building contractor seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee a portfolio of planned maintenance and residential refurbishment projects across London and the Home Counties.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Contracts Manager with a proven track record within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or property services to take operational ownership of multiple live schemes and direct regional site management teams.

The portfolio covers a broad range of internal and external workstreams, including roofing, window and door replacements, kitchen and bathroom installations, fire safety works, external decorations, masonry repairs and general refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple live contracts and site delivery teams across London and the Home Counties from inception through to completion.
• Manage, mentor and support Site Managers and operational field personnel to ensure consistent site performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, strictly on programme and within agreed commercial parameters.
• Monitor contract performance closely, proactively identifying programme or supply chain risks and implementing corrective measures.
• Manage specialist subcontractor procurement, appointment, quality and day-to-day performance on site.
• Maintain strong, transparent working relationships with client representatives, local authorities, housing associations and key stakeholders.
• Review master programmes, plant and material requirements and labour allocations across the contract portfolio.
• Champion rigorous health, safety and quality assurance standards across all active schemes.
• Support the operational mobilisation and pre-start planning of new projects.
• Lead monthly operational reviews and provide clear progress, commercial and safety reporting to senior management.

About You

• Proven track record operating as a Contracts Manager delivering multiple planned maintenance, refurbishment or social housing contracts.
• Extensive experience overseeing multi-trade work packages within occupied residential estates and community environments.
• Strong leadership, team management and client-facing stakeholder skills.
• Commercially aware with strong skills in programme management, cost control and resource scheduling.
• Relevant industry qualifications, including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel to project sites across Essex, London and the Home Counties.