Contracts Manager (Building Services)

ARM LIMITED; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in the UK is seeking an External Contracts Manager to oversee their Roofing programme. The role includes managing contracts for various external projects, ensuring they meet financial and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the Housing Association sector, excellent relationship-building skills, and a flexible approach to travel. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Salary up to £42,203

28 days holiday + bank holidays

5x Life Assurance

Generous parental and family leave

Electric car scheme

Up to 10% pension

Personal development

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects to financial, contractual, and quality expectations.
• Ability to challenge and drive improvement in service delivery.
• Capacity for handling complex maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Roofing programme and support various externally sourced contracts.
• Forge strong relationships with partner providers.
• Manage a variety of maintenance projects requiring specialized knowledge.
• Travel to sites and contractor meetings as needed.

Skills

Experience in Housing Association environment

Strong relationship-building skills

Technical knowledge in maintenance projects

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for an External Contracts Manager to join their Property Care team where you'll be taking ownership of a Roofing programme to deliver replacement roof coverings and support a variety of externally sourced contracts which could include windows, doors, roofing, external works, and projects in support of our objective of providing excellent service to our customers.

Responsibilities

• With experience of the Housing Association environment, you'll have a pivotal role in ensuring works are delivered in line with financial, contractual, and quality expectations.
• With the ability to forge strong relationships with our partner providers and the confidence to challenge and push change, you will be at the forefront of driving improvement in the delivery of our services.
• With a strong technical knowledge, you'll also be taking on a variety of maintenance projects requiring more complex or specialist intervention.
• We need you to be flexible in this role so you should be able to travel across our whole geography, to sites and contractor meetings, with regular office days to collaborate with colleagues.

Benefits

• Up to £42,203 salary
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 5x Life Assurance
• Generous parental and family leave
• Electric car scheme
• Up to 10% pension
• Personal development