Contracts Manager

United Infrastructure Group; Dartford; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure in Dartford is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead large-scale refurbishment and planned works across multiple sites. You will drive contract performance, manage teams and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, proficiency in project tracking tools, and a track record of delivering complex property services projects within social infrastructure or housing contexts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with refurbishment main contractors.
• Experience managing multiple contracts, sites and teams.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale planned refurbishment works and contracts.
• Lead project teams, drive performance and ensure commercial targets.
• Maintain safety, quality, and client relationships across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Procurement

Subcontractor management

MS Project

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Contracts ManagerApply: Social\\_Infrastructure\\_Dartford: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101622**Social Infrastructure** - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.## About You## We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Contracts Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects within the property services sector.## You will have:* ## A minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a refurbishment main contractor.* ## Significant experience managing multiple contracts, sites, and operational teams simultaneously.* ## Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and drive high-performing teams.* ## Excellent commercial awareness, including procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain engagement.* ## Strong analytical and data interrogation skills, with the ability to use performance data to inform decision-making.* ## Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and project tracking/reporting systems.* ## Outstanding client relationship and stakeholder management skills.* ## A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices, with a commitment to maintaining safe working environments.* ## Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver results through others.* ## A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.## ## Desirable* ## Previous experience within social housing, planned maintenance, or property services.* ## Experience delivering refurbishment programmes on behalf of local authorities or housing associations.* ## Relevant construction qualifications and/or professional memberships.## ## This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Contracts Manager looking to play a key role in a growing business and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality property services projects.## Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.