Contract Manager (Property Services)

South Yorkshire Housing (SYHA); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Sheffield seeks a Contract Manager to oversee maintenance contracts and manage a team focused on delivering responsive repairs and specialized works. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of maintenance legislation and a commitment to excellent service delivery. This full-time role offers a flexible working environment and various benefits, including a competitive salary. Applicants should have strong management and organizational skills, along with a passion for customer service.

Benefits

Flexible working scheme

Family friendly perks

Wellbeing scheme

Training and development programs

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of maintenance legislation and regulation in social housing.
• Broad knowledge of statutory compliance for servicing, especially on communal facilities.
• Technical knowledge in construction and building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver maintenance services for SYHA assets and customers.
• Manage contracts and Officers delivering responsive repairs contracts.
• Oversee void works and manage stock condition data.

Skills

Line management skills

IT skills for project management

Organisational skills

Budget management

Problem-solving

Customer service passion

Tools

Housing Management systems

Job description

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to work within our Property Services team. We are a forward thinking, values driven department, the role is based in our Rockingham Street offices.

We are looking for a Contract Manager to oversee a team that deliver and supervise maintenance contracts for responsive repairs, stock investment works and specialist works from tender through to final completion and then manage those contracts.

The type of manager we are looking for should have knowledge of delivering maintenance services and in-depth knowledge of maintenance legislation and regulation for social Housing. We want a manager committed to deliver excellent services that exceed customer expectations and deliver value for money for SYHA. Technical knowledge is essential for this post.

For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.

Job Description :

• Salary scale 5B £41,576 - £45,287 per annum, pro rata
• 37 hours per week
• Essential Car User allowance
• Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution

More about the role :

• The role is responsible for delivering maintenance services for SYHA assets and customers
• The role involves managing contracts and Officers delivering responsive repairs contracts by an inhouse team and subcontractors
• The successful applicant will need to have a broad knowledge of statutory compliance for servicing especially on our LiveWell schemes and their communal facilities
• Responsible for delivering and monitoring DMC works and reports in response to Awaabs law .
• Responsible for managing disrepair claims and cases
• Responsible for a team of Property Services Officers delivering contracts
• Responsible for void works
• Responsible for managing Stock Condition data
• Report to Head of Maintenance

Who you are :

• Have strong line management skills
• Have IT skills to project manage and experience of working with Housing Management systems
• Great organisational and recording skills
• Budget Management skills
• Good problem solver and decision maker
• Legislative and regulatory requirement knowledge for Social Housing and Registered Care schemes
• Knowledge of gas servicing regulation and legislation
• Technical Knowledge of Construction and Building Maintenance
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about customers and service delivery

Who we are :

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Click here to apply : https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/contract-manager-601609.html

Closing Date : 3rdJanuary 2026

Interview Date : TBC