Contracts Manager

Build Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social housing company in Reading is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee Reactive and Void Repairs. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, site teams, and subcontractors while maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in social housing, strong communication skills, and a manual driving licence. Competitive salary package offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a manual driving licence.
• Previous experience in social housing/local authority sector.
• Proven track record for being reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Leading project delivery across residential sites.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Maintaining excellent client relationships.

Skills

Project delivery leadership

Client relationship management

Team management

Health and safety compliance

KPI monitoring

Proactive work approach

Excellent communication

Tools

IT Literate

Excel

Job description

Contracts Manager

Reading

GBP60k + Car allowance

Repairs and Maintenance

Build Recruitment are proud to be representing a leading social housing company based in the Reading area who are looking for a highly skilled Contracts Manager to join their team overseeing Reactive and Void Repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Leading project delivery across several residential sites, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to uphold standards and performance
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and representing the business at progress meetings
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Monitoring KPIs and ensuring quality control throughout each stage of delivery
• Collaborating closely with commercial teams to maximise project profitability
• Previous experience working in the social housing/local authority sector
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to work
• Proven track record for being reliable and punctual
• Must hold a manual driving licence

Key Knowledge:

• Social Housing, Building Contractor and local authority industry knowledge
• IT and Excel Literate

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.