Contract Manager

Regen Solutions; Winchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regen Solutions is seeking a Contract Manager to lead a Winchester-based responsive maintenance contract with full P&L responsibility for DTD, Voids, Planned Maintenance and Disrepair works.

You will own service delivery performance, drive profitability, and lead a multi-disciplinary team while ensuring health & safety compliance and strong client relations. Salary ranges from £55,000 to £60,000 plus a package, with a focus on high-profile operational leadership.

Qualifications

• SMSTS or IOSH qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience leading a unit or contract.
• HNC (or equivalent) in Construction or a related discipline is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of service delivery, ensuring maintenance works are completed on time, within cost, and to high quality standards.
• Drive the financial performance of the contract, managing budgets to meet turnover, margin, and profitability targets.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary team with 1-2-1s, PDRs, toolbox talks, and inductions.
• Maintain strict SHEQ compliance and contractual obligations; manage KPI performance and produce weekly/monthly reports.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, proactively managing customer satisfaction and complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

HNC in Construction or related

SMSTS or IOSH

3+ years contract leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Contract Manager – Responsive Maintenance – Winchester

£55,000 - £60,000 + Package

Social Housing / Housing Maintenance (DTD, Voids, Planned & Disrepair)

About the Opportunity

Regen Solutions is proud to partner with a market‑leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, to source an experienced and driven Contract Manager to lead their South Responsive Maintenance contract based out of Winchester.

This is a high‑profile operational leadership role. You will take full ownership of delivering a safe, compliant, and profitable responsive repairs service spanning Day‑to‑Day (DTD) repairs, Voids, Planned Maintenance, and Disrepair works. If you are a commercial, people‑focused leader looking to make an impact within an industry giant, this is your next career step.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of service delivery, ensuring all maintenance works are completed on time, within cost, and to the highest quality standards.
• Commercial & Financial Ownership: Drive the financial performance of the contract, managing the operating and capital budgets to meet or exceed turnover, margin, and profitability targets.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and continuously develop a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team. Conduct 1‑2‑1s, PDRs, toolbox talks, and inductions.
• Performance & Compliance: Maintain strict compliance with Health & Safety (SHEQ) legislation and contractual obligations. Manage KPI performance, producing robust weekly and monthly reports.
• Client & Customer Relations: Build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, commercial teams, and internal stakeholders, while proactively managing customer satisfaction and complaints resolution.

Financial & People Responsibility

• Full P&L responsibility for operating and capital budgets in line with tender assumptions.
• Direct leadership of Supervisors, Multi‑Skilled Engineers, Schedulers/Planners, Administrators, and Supply‑Chain Partners.

What We Are Looking For

Knowledge & Experience

• A proven track record managing responsive maintenance contracts within the social housing / housing maintenance sector.
• Strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of KPI management and Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes.
• Demonstrable experience in contract mobilisation and performance management.

Qualifications

• SMSTS or IOSH qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience successfully leading a unit or contract.
• HNC (or equivalent) in Construction or a related discipline is highly desirable.

Skills & Behaviours

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A customer‑first mindset with a passion for continuous service improvement.
• A resilient, proactive, and collaborative leadership style that inspires teams.
• Proficient across Microsoft Office suites (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).