Contracts Manager

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC GROUP in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee social housing refurbishment and planned maintenance across multiple sites near Wisbech. You will lead site teams, ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets and programmes.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and a full UK driving licence, with experience working with housing associations or local authorities. DOE salary around £50,000 plus car allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in social housing.
• Knowledge of planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and teams.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working with local authorities or housing associations.

Responsibilities

• Manage social housing refurbishment and maintenance contracts.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure projects delivered on programme and within budget.
• Monitor health and safety compliance across sites.
• Liaise with clients, tenants and internal management.
• Produce progress reports and attend client meetings.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and customer service.
• Manage RAMS, site audits and compliance documentation.

Skills

Contracts management

Social housing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Driving licence

Stakeholder management

Job description

Rate of pay: £50,000 per annum DOE + car allowance

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established social housing contractor delivering refurbishment and planned maintenance works across residential housing contracts.

The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage social housing refurbishment and maintenance contracts
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme and budget
• Monitor health & safety compliance across all sites
• Liaise with clients, tenants, and internal management teams
• Produce progress reports and attend client meetings
• Ensure high standards of workmanship and customer service
• Manage RAMS, site audits, and compliance documentation

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within social housing
• Strong knowledge of planned works and refurbishment projects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple sites and teams effectively
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working with local authorities or housing associations

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