Contracts Manager

BMSL Group Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead external wall insulation and energy efficiency retrofit works across social housing projects in South Wales. The role targets overseeing Site Managers, ensuring safe delivery, and maintaining programme and budget alignment.

Permanent or freelance options are considered, with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities to shape a growing specialist retrofit division. Car allowance and benefits are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering social housing retrofit and refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of External Wall Insulation (EWI) and retrofit construction methods.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and site teams.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making in a commercial context.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple social housing retrofit and refurbishment projects.
• Manage Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Lead programmes involving EWI, fabric improvements and energy efficiency works.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Support commercial and operational performance across the division.
• Build strong client relationships with consultants and partners.
• Identify project risks and implement effective solutions.
• Drive quality, compliance and customer satisfaction standards.

Skills

Contract management

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Autonomous working

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Construction qualifications

Job description

Contracts Manager (Social Housing Retrofit & EWI)
South Wales Permanent or Freelance Considered
50,000 - 65,000 DOE + Car Allowance & Benefits Package

We are working with a well-established South Wales contractor that is undergoing significant expansion following the award of further social housing retrofit and decarbonisation projects across the region.

As part of the continued growth of its specialist retrofit division, the business is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the delivery of External Wall Insulation (EWI), energy efficiency, refurbishment and planned improvement works across multiple social housing projects.

This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a growing pipeline of secured work and play a key role in the development of a dedicated team focused on improving housing stock and delivering long-term value for local communities.

This is a leadership role within a growing specialist retrofit division. Success comes from understanding social housing delivery, retrofit construction and having the ability to lead teams, build client relationships and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and commercially.

The Role

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple social housing retrofit and refurbishment projects.
• Managing Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Leading programmes involving External Wall Insulation (EWI), fabric improvement and energy efficiency works.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Supporting commercial and operational performance across the division.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery partners.
• Identifying project risks and implementing effective solutions.
• Driving quality, compliance and customer satisfaction standards.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the specialist retrofit team.

About You

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within:

• Social housing planned works.
• External Wall Insulation (EWI) projects.
• Retrofit and decarbonisation programmes.
• Refurbishment and maintenance contracts.
• Fabric improvement works.
• Traditional construction environments.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Operational Management experience within social housing, refurbishment, maintenance or retrofit sectors.
• A strong understanding of EWI systems and retrofit construction methods.
• Experience managing multiple projects and site teams simultaneously.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of project outcomes.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery.
• SMSTS, CSCS and relevant construction qualifications.

Why Apply?

• -Join a busy contractor that continues to secure significant social housing retrofit work across South Wales.
• -Be part of a rapidly expanding specialist retrofit division.
• -Play a key role in shaping the future growth of the business.
• -Work on technically challenging projects that improve homes and communities.
• -Join an organisation where your experience and input will make a genuine impact.
• -Permanent and freelance applicants will both be considered.
• -Long-term opportunities with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• -Potential for rapid career development and progression.