Contracts Manager - Social Housing Maintenance

Job Description

Contracts Manager – Social Housing Maintenance

My client is a leading contractor operating within Reactive maintenance in the social housing sector. Due to continued expansion, they currently have an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join their team.

Working in partnership with their local authority client, the successful Contracts Manager will be responsible for the full running of the contract including program planning/scheduling works, KPI monitoring/performance improvement, SOR works, management of health and safety on site, and managing a direct workforce of Contracts Supervisors, Multi Trade Operatives, and Admin/Planning Team responsible for delivering all reactive/day-to-day repairs, voids, and planned works. You will be responsible for the contract and be the main point of contact for the client.

Along with the management of the day-to-day repairs, the Contracts Manager will also be responsible for pre and post inspection of larger projects, resolving escalated complaints, meeting staff training needs, organizing sub-contractors, work allocation, organizing out of hours Rota, and ensuring H&S levels are maintained.

Contracts Manager Experience:

1. Proven track record in leading and delivering response maintenance contracts with public sector/housing association clients.
2. IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
3. Ability to understand client/contract requirements to maximize productivity and measure improvement.
4. Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
5. Good understanding of H&S legislation.
6. Experience of managing and improving internal and external customer relationships and conflict handling.
7. Experience managing a large directly employed workforce including Supervisors and Multi-Trade Operatives.

Please call Carla at 18 Rec for a confidential chat.