Contracts Manager

Building Careers UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent building contractor in Liverpool seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple contracts in social housing refurbishment. The role requires proven experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong client management abilities and a full UK driving licence. This position offers an opportunity to lead projects that impact the community positively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the social housing or planned maintenance sector.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Commercially astute with ability to manage budgets and forecast accurately.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, H&S, and construction best practices.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned maintenance, voids, and refurbishment contracts.
• Manage and support a team of Site Managers and Supervisors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Take ownership of project delivery, programme management, and cost control.
• Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety policies.
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Management

Commercial Acumen

Budget Management

Knowledge of CDM and H&S

Job description

Overview

Our client is a long-established, reputable building contractor with a strong presence across the North West, specialising in social housing refurbishment, maintenance, and planned improvement works. With a consistent pipeline of frameworks and long-term partnerships with local authorities and housing associations, they're recognised for their commitment to quality, safety, and community impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Contracts Manager will take responsibility for managing multiple live contracts - ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality and commercial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of planned maintenance, voids, and refurbishment contracts across social housing frameworks.
• Manage and support a team of Site Managers and Supervisors to ensure consistent performance and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Take ownership of project delivery, programme management, cost control, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety policies and statutory regulations.
• Drive best practice, efficiency, and continuous improvement across projects.

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the social housing or planned maintenance sector.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to manage budgets and forecast accurately.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, H&S, and construction best practices.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

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