Contract Manager

Regen Solutions; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance contractor in St Leonards is seeking a skilled Contract Manager to oversee a major housing maintenance contract delivering reactive repairs. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in contract management within construction, strong client-facing skills, and knowledge of relevant legislation. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a tier 1 contractor.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term position

High-profile contract management opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management within construction, maintenance, or social housing.
• Strong knowledge of reactive maintenance and planned works delivery.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of a housing maintenance contract.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client.
• Monitor budgets and track performance.

Skills

Contract management experience

Client-facing skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Commercial acumen

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: St Leonards/Hastings
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 + package

Overview

We are seeking a well-rounded and client-focused Contract Manager to oversee a major housing maintenance contract, delivering reactive repairs across the south of England. This is a long-term role within a tier 1 maintenance contractor, offering the opportunity to work closely with clients while ensuring the highest operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of a large-scale housing maintenance contract, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Oversee both reactive repairs and planned works programmes, with a focus on windows and doors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, statutory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Monitor budgets, track performance, and ensure accurate use of SOR (Schedule of Rates) codes.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and client meetings to maintain service levels and resolve any issues promptly.
• Lead, support, and develop site teams to deliver consistent and efficient service.
• Report regularly to senior management on performance, progress, and any areas for improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in contract management within construction, maintenance, or social housing.
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of reactive maintenance and planned works delivery.
• Good operational knowledge and ability to manage works using SOR codes effectively.
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage relationships and expectations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound contracts.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance requirements, and health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 package
• Long-term position in a stable at a tier 1 contractor.
• Opportunity to manage a high-value, high-profile housing maintenance contract