Contract Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a temporary Contracts Manager to oversee voids works for a social housing provider in North London. You will manage voids contracts, inspect properties, review specifications, and drive performance against KPIs while ensuring health and safety and value for money.

The role requires strong contractor management, insulation knowledge of housing standards, and the ability to travel across sites.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing voids/maintenance contracts in social housing.
• Proven track record overseeing external contractors and ensuring service delivery.
• Experience performing inspections, drafting specifications, and verifying quality.
• Strong KPI management, compliance and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of housing, health and safety regulations.
• Proficient IT skills with databases and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of voids contracts across a portfolio of social housing properties.
• Manage the performance of voids contractors, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget and to the agreed quality standards.
• Carry out property inspections to assess void works, prepare specifications and review completed works.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, service standards and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all void works are delivered in line with health and safety legislation, compliance requirements and internal policies.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to minimise void turnaround times and maximise re-let performance.
• Review costs, variations and invoicing to ensure strong budgetary control and value for money.
• Investigate performance issues, resolve disputes and drive continuous improvement across voids delivery.
• Support the wider property team with operational oversight and provide cover for senior management where required.

Skills

Voids contract management

Contractor management

Site inspections

Specifications & cost review

KPI management

Compliance & H&S

Stakeholder management

IT skills

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a temporary Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of voids works for a leading social housing provider in North London. This is a key role responsible for managing voids contractors, ensuring properties are turned around efficiently, safely and to the required standard, while maintaining strong performance, compliance and value for money.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee the management of voids contracts across a portfolio of social housing properties.
• Manage the performance of voids contractors, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget and to the agreed quality standards.
• Carry out property inspections to assess void works, prepare specifications and review completed works.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, service standards and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all void works are delivered in line with health and safety legislation, compliance requirements and internal policies.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to minimise void turnaround times and maximise re-let performance.
• Review costs, variations and invoicing to ensure strong budgetary control and value for money.
• Investigate performance issues, resolve disputes and drive continuous improvement across voids delivery.
• Support the wider property team with operational oversight and provide cover for senior management where required.

Required skills & qualifications:

• Significant experience in contract management of voids, repairs or maintenance within a social housing environment.
• Strong track record of managing external contractors and holding suppliers accountable for service delivery.
• Experience carrying out inspections, preparing specifications and monitoring the quality of completed works.
• Good understanding of KPI management, contractor compliance and performance reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant housing, health and safety, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using databases and Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across operational sites.