Contracts Commercial Services Contracts Manager

Berry Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts & Commercial Services Contracts Manager for a 3-month contract in Southampton. The role focuses on improving living conditions through effective management of maintenance projects. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications. This position offers a chance for potential full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing maintenance or construction contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and budget management skills.
• Ability to understand and manage technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of maintenance projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage multi-trade teams and contractors.

Skills

CDM Regulations

Budget management

Team leadership

Technical drawing understanding

Social housing knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Professional qualification (CIOB, RICS, CIH)

Job description

Overview

Berry Recruitment is offering a fantastic opportunity for Contracts & Commercial Services Contracts Manager to join our team, working with Southampton City Council. This 3-month contract has the potential for full-time employment for the right candidates.

Southampton City Council is seeking a proactive, experienced, and driven Contracts Manager to lead and coordinate minor works and maintenance projects - with a specific focus on damp, mould, and condensation issues across our housing estates.

You'll be improving living conditions for our residents by delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality repairs and refurbishment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, procurement, and delivery of remedial and planned maintenance projects (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, boiler replacements, major voids).
• Ensure CDM compliance, health and safety, and regulatory standards are upheld.
• Manage multi-trade teams, contractors, and resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Housing Investment, Housing Management, Capital Assets, and Safety Services teams.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, tenders, and performance reports.
• Champion customer service, resident engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of apprentices and drive service innovation.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• HNC/HND or equivalent OR significant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, with IOSH Level 3 (or working towards).
• Proven experience in managing maintenance or construction contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness, budget management, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to understand and manage technical drawings and specifications.
• Solid understanding of social housing, health & safety, and local authority working environments.

Desirable:

• Professional qualification (e.g. CIOB, RICS, CIH).
• Experience in a public sector or housing setting.

To Apply

If you have the relevant Contracts & Commercial Services Contracts Manager skills, experience, and qualifications, and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please apply online now. We will review all candidates and contact suitable candidates.

Full job description will be provided.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within 1 week of your application, unfortunately, you have not been selected on this occasion.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.