Contract Manager - Reactive Repairs

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

Job summary

A leading contractor in social housing based in Loughton is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee reactive repairs and maintenance contracts. The role involves managing operations, supporting site teams, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have a background in social housing and possess strong leadership skills. A full UK driving licence is necessary. The salary range is £55,000 - £60,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in social housing or reactive maintenance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage multiple contracts and teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and industry standards.
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage reactive repair contracts across a portfolio of social housing properties.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure works are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Manage and support site managers, supervisors, and trade operatives.
• Monitor KPIs, client satisfaction, and compliance with health & safety.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and subcontractors for excellent service delivery.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

Contracts Manager - Reactive Repairs (Social Housing)

Loughton, Essex

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum + benefits

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee reactive repairs and maintenance contracts within the social housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to join a well-established contractor delivering high-quality services to housing providers across Loughton and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage reactive repair contracts across a portfolio of social housing properties.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage and support site managers, supervisors, and trade operatives.
• Monitor KPIs, client satisfaction, and compliance with health & safety.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and subcontractors to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or similar role) within social housing or reactive maintenance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and industry standards.
• Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, cost control, and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence