Contracts Manager - Social Housing / Measured Term Contracts

Londinium Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple measured term contracts across the South of England. The role requires strong leadership and client liaison skills, along with a proven track record in social housing projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a managerial role, possess relevant qualifications, and enjoy a competitive salary along with benefits, including a travel allowance.

Benefits

£7,000 travel allowance

Pension and holiday benefits

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Contracts/Project Manager role is essential.
• Experience in social housing, planned works, and measured term contracts is required.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple measured term contracts across the region.
• Manage direct teams and subcontractors to meet targets.
• Monitor progress and report on risks, costs, and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with local authorities and housing associations.

Skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Operational delivery

Programme control

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS (Black or White)

Job description

Contracts Manager - Measured Term Contracts

£65,000-£75,000 + £7,000 Travel Allowance + Package

Wiltshire, Swindon, Winchester, Southampton & Surrounding Areas

The Company

Our client is a long-established, fast-growing main contractor with a national presence and a reputation for delivering complex social housing and planned maintenance projects at scale. Known for their structured processes, quality-led approach, and strong client relationships, they've become a trusted delivery partner on high-volume, multi-year measured term contracts.

The Role As Contracts Manager

You will oversee 4+ live measured term contracts, managing 10+ direct reports across a spread of sites. These contracts involve reactive repairs, planned upgrades, and cyclical works within occupied housing stock — so communication, coordination, and consistency are key. This role is ideal for someone used to juggling multiple projects, comfortable with operational KPIs, and who thrives in a high-volume environment with tight client SLAs. You'll be supported by a strong commercial and operational team, and will report directly into a divisional operations lead.

Key Responsibilities for the Contracts Manager

• Lead and manage multiple measured term contracts across the region
• Oversee direct teams and subcontractors to ensure programme and quality targets are met
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, costs, and KPIs across contracts
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, regulatory and company standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authority and housing association clients
• Support the commercial team on valuations, variations, and financial tracking
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery teams and client satisfaction

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing multiple measured term or social housing contracts
• Excellent team leadership with experience managing direct reports across multiple sites
• Strong client liaison and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of operational delivery, programme control, and resident liaison
• Able to work across Wiltshire, Swindon, Southampton, Winchester and nearby areas

Requirements for the Contracts Manager

• 5+ years' experience in a Contracts/Project Manager role
• Social housing / planned works / measured term experience essential
• SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS (Black or White)
• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

• £65,000-£75,000 base salary
• £7,000 travel allowance
• Pension, holiday, and additional benefits
• A stable, long-term pipeline of work and progression into senior operational roles

Suppose you're a proven Contracts Manager with a strong track record in social housing, measured term contracts, and high-volume delivery. In that case, this is your opportunity to join a business that values structure, performance, and people.