Contracts Manager - Public Sector

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee maintenance and refurbishment works in social housing across Northern Ireland. This leadership role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and improving service quality. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in construction or social housing, with at least 5 years' project management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction programme or project management.
• Strong technical knowledge of planned maintenance and property refurbishment.
• Confident in managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of planned works contracts across housing stock.
• Manage teams and subcontractors for refurbishment and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Technical understanding

Health and safety knowledge

IT systems proficiency

Job description

A public sector client is currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of planned maintenance and refurbishment works across a large portfolio of social housing properties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled construction professional to step into a key leadership role, overseeing a multi-disciplinary team and managing external contractors. The successful candidate will play a central role in improving housing standards across Northern Ireland, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of planned works contracts across social housing stock.
• Manage teams of operatives and subcontractors to deliver efficient and high-quality refurbishment and maintenance works.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations, including CDM.
• Develop and monitor programmes of work, including labour and materials planning.
• Maintain strong relationships with tenants, local authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive performance and value for money across all projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor budgets, control costs, and prepare project reports.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role within construction or social housing.
• A strong technical understanding of planned maintenance, property refurbishment, and building regulations.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• Confident in using IT systems and mobile technology to manage and track project performance.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team while managing multiple workstreams.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in construction programme or project management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

This Contracts Manager role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership and thrives on improving service quality in a housing or public sector environment. If you're looking to make a real impact in a stable and progressive organisation, we'd like to hear from you.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Glenn Roberts in the strictest confidence.
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