Contracts Manager

Mears Group PLC; Evesham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Van & Fuel card

Refer a friend schemes

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Job summary

We are seeking a Contract Manager at Mears Group PLC in Evesham to lead the responsive repairs service for social housing properties. You will oversee operational and commercial performance, support supervisors and teams, and ensure safe, high-quality repairs that meet client expectations and residents' needs.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end delivery of responsive works, KPI ownership, Out of Hours coverage, and reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a responsive repairs contract within social housing.
• Experience with budget management, performance reporting and people management.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and social housing repairs.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and commercial delivery for responsive works.
• Oversee Out of Hours and KPI performance.
• Ensure health and safety and compliance with regulations.
• Line manage supervisors and conduct performance reviews.
• Maintain resident-focused service levels and handling client queries.
• Act as designated key holder.

Skills

Responsive repairs contract management

Budget management

Performance reporting

People management

CDM regulations

Social housing repairs knowledge

Driving licence

Stakeholder presentation

Job description

Annual salary: up to £48,526.00

Contract Manager (Responsive Repairs)

Location: Evesham, office based

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £48,526.00 plus car allowance

We are looking for a Contract Manager to lead our responsive repairs service across social housing properties in Evesham. You will oversee operational and commercial performance, support supervisors and teams, and ensure safe, high-quality repairs that meet client expectations and residents' needs.

Role Responsibilities

Management of all aspects of operational and commercial delivery for responsive works programmes including Out of Hours, ensuring overall contract performance in line with contractual commitments and agreed company & client protocols.

Participating in the Out of Hours escalation rota

Ensure compliance and adherence to health & safety regulations, Mears standard operating procedures Mears values and quality assurance accreditations. Demonstrate, maintain and monitor the company's commitment to best practice with legislation, codes of practice & good working practices relevant to all work activities

End-to-end management ofresponsive works across occupied social housing properties

Line management ofsupervisors, including performance reviews, one-to-ones, and daily briefings

Ownership of KPIs, performance reporting and service delivery standards across responsive repairs, including emergency works, disrepair, complex and major repairs, and damp, mould and condensation, ensuring applicable requirements under Awaab's Law are met.

Handling client queries and managing resident complaints effectively

Supporting and engaging operatives and branch teams to achieve high-quality repairs and a positive resident experience

Act as a designated key holder for the branch

Key Criteria

Experience in managing a responsive repairs contract within the social housing sector

Experience in budget management, performance reporting, and people management, in a repairs and maintenance environment

Good understanding of legislation relevant to social housing repairs, including Awaab's Law.

Experience presenting contract performance to clients and internal stakeholders, and preparing monthly management and board reports.

Good understanding of CDM regulations and their application to repairs and maintenance

Sound technical knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance

Full valid driving license

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance

Van & Fuel card

Refer a friend schemes

Generous pension scheme and sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards - access to discounts across major retailers, including supermarkets

Excellent training and development opportunities

Annual Mears Fun Day (previous locations include Alton Towers and Drayton Manor)

Volunteering leave - up to two days per year to support community initiatives

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.