Contracts Manager

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead large-scale refurbishment projects across multiple sites. You will manage contracts, coordinate sites and teams, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to analyse performance data to guide decisions. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a refurbishment main contractor.
• Significant experience managing multiple contracts, sites, and operational teams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects within the property services sector.
• Lead and manage multiple contracts, sites and operational teams to deliver on time and on budget.
• Ensure safe working environments and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Utilise performance data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Data analysis

Communication

Health & Safety

Travel

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Project tracking systems

Job description

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.

• 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.

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset.

A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change.

Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.