Contracts Manager

Goodman Masson; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Reward scheme access

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

A leading Housing Provider is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract management in King's Lynn. The role involves managing multiple contracts, ensuring compliance, and developing strong procurement relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in housing or construction and strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing multiple contracts within housing, construction or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of contract management frameworks, procurement legislation, and best practice.
• Leadership capability to guide a specialist team in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Lead on contract execution, negotiations, and performance management.
• Develop strong relationships with procurement teams and contractors.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in business, construction, surveying

Job description

Overview

I am working with a leading Housing Provider to recruit a Contracts Manager within their Home & Community Maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of contract management across a diverse portfolio, driving performance, compliance and value for money.

This range is provided by Goodman Masson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from procurement to delivery, ensuring efficiency and compliance with legislation (PCR2015 & PA23).
• Lead on contract execution, negotiations, monitoring and performance management.
• Develop strong relationships with procurement teams and contractors, ensuring best practice and delivery of social value.
• Take ownership of financial and performance reporting, valuations, final accounts, and contractual advice.
• Provide leadership to a Contracts Coordinator and wider teams, fostering continuous improvement and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Health & Safety and CDM regulations are embedded across all contracts.
• Act as the key point of contact for contract disputes, claims and risk management.

About You

• Significant experience managing multiple contracts within housing, construction or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of contract management frameworks, procurement legislation and best practice.
• Excellent negotiation, financial, and analytical skills.
• Leadership capability, able to guide a specialist team in a high-pressure environment.
• A degree in business, construction, surveying, or related field (RICS/CIOB membership desirable).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, ideally with NEBOSH/IOSH.

What’s on offer

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Reward scheme with access to discounts and offers
• The autonomy and tools to deliver real impact
• Opportunities for progression and development

If you are looking for your next step and want to join a forward-thinking housing provider making a difference to communities, I'd love to hear from you.

Please reach out to [e-mail] for more information.

Job details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Residential Building Construction