Contracts Manager - Cladding / Fire Protection

Howells Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Howells Recruitment partner with a leading contractor to recruit a Contract Manager for South London projects focused on externals and fire protection works.

You will oversee planning and delivery of planned maintenance programs on high-risk housing association and local council properties, managing site teams, subcontractors and residents to ensure safe, on-time completion within budget. This is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering social housing / planned maintenance projects.
• Strong focus on on-time, on-budget delivery and quality.
• Proven ability to drive profitability and manage client relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee external refurbishment and fire protection works on high-risk buildings.
• Lead a team of Site Managers, Resident Liaison Officers and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects meet budget and timescales while maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Client & tenant satisfaction

Project scheduling

Procurement & subcontractor management

Education

SMSTS & NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

Job description

Contract Manager - Externals & Fire Protection Works

South London

£75K - £85K + Car Allowance + Benefits

We are working with a leading contractor operating within the property services market to recruit a Contract Manager to join their highly successful team based in South London.

The Contract Manager will oversee teams delivering planned maintenance programs including external refurbishment works and fire protection works to high risk buildings on behalf of housing associations and local councils. We are looking for candidates with comparable experience working for a Main Contractor.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and driven Contracts / Project Manager with a determined and motivated attitude. You will be instrumental in managing the contract and leading a team of Site Manager's, Resident Liaison Officers, and subcontractors.

Contract Manager Key Skills/Requirements:

• Ensure the delivery of the projects within the budget and time scales specified
• Experience as a Contracts Manager delivering social housing / planned maintenance projects
• Focus on motivation of the workforce to deliver on time and to budget
• Focus on quality, customer service and deliver
• Driving profitability of the contract to include pricing and delivering of extra works
• Client and tenant satisfaction
• Process Management
• Management of the customer
• Have an understanding of the financials on the contract
• SMSTS & NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive up to £85,000 salary + Car Allowance + Benefits.