Contracts Manager - Social Housing / Measured Term Contracts

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple measured term contracts in the Wiltshire area. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in social housing, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing high-volume projects. This role offers a competitive salary between GBP65,000 and GBP75,000, along with a GBP7,000 travel allowance and additional benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Holiday

Additional benefits

Long-term pipeline of work

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a Contracts/Project Manager role.
• Proven experience managing multiple measured term or social housing contracts.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple measured term contracts across the region.
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, costs, and KPIs across contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Operational delivery

Programme control

Education

NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS (Black or White)

Job description

Contracts Manager Measured Term Contracts

GBP65,000 GBP75,000 + GBP7,000 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:

• GBP65,000 GBP75,000 base salary
• GBP7,000 travel allowance
• Pension, holiday, and additional benefits
• A stable, long-term pipeline of work and progression into senior operational roles

Apply Now

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.