Contract manager

Regen Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Contracts Manager overseeing planned maintenance in social housing. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead large-scale projects, manage teams, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure tenant satisfaction and compliance with housing standards. With a focus on innovation and service improvements, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of housing maintenance within a dynamic and growing organization. If you have a passion for delivering quality service and a strong background in the sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing planned maintenance in social housing.
• In-depth understanding of housing standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing.
• Lead direct labour teams and supply chain partners.

Skills

Team Management

Commercial Delivery

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Performance Monitoring

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

SMSTS Certification

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager - Planned Maintenance (Social Housing)
Location: Lewisham
Salary: 75,000 - 80,000+ 6,500 Car Allowance
Type: Full-Time Permanent

Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale planned maintenance contract within the social housing sector in Lewisham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident leader with a strong background in housing maintenance, team management, and commercial delivery.

Managing 10- 20m worth of planned maintenance schemes that will include both internal and external works such as k&bs, windows, doors, cladding, roofing, retrofit and decarbonsation.

Company:

This is a great chance to join a leading Tier 1 Maintenance and Construction company who are 3 years into a 15 year framework with a Southeast London Borough. With both longevity and desire to grow, it's a brilliant opportunity to make your stamp on the contract / business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing stock
• Leading and developing direct labour teams and supply chain partners
• Monitoring performance KPIs, budgets, and project timelines to ensure value for money and tenant satisfaction
• Overseeing procurement processes and negotiating subcontractor packages
• Collaborating with commercial, operational, and compliance teams to deliver contractual outcomes
• Driving service improvements, innovation, and cost efficiencies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, particularly within housing associations or local authorities
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, CDM, and housing standards

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing planned maintenance in the social housing sector
• In-depth understanding of housing standards, tenant communication, and compliance frameworks
• Proven track record in managing operational teams, subcontractors, and client relationships
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to assess, report on, and act upon performance data
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Project
• Full UK driving licence

Qualifications:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - Essential
  
  

If you feel that this role is suited to you, please apply directly or email