Contracts Manager (Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance)

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Thame; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career progression and training

Long-term social housing contracts

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead repairs and maintenance contracts in the Social Housing sector from our Thame location. You will oversee responsive repairs, Voids and disrepair contracts, driving performance, quality and value for money.

The role requires proven contracts management experience within social housing, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a solid background in repairs and maintenance. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven Contracts Manager experience within Social Housing.
• Strong background in repairs, maintenance, voids, or property services.
• Schedule of Rates (SOR) experience essential.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable SMSTS (or willingness to obtain).
• Construction or management qualification.
• CSCS Card and First Aid at Work.

Responsibilities

• Manage responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, and maintenance contracts.
• Lead operational teams to achieve performance, quality, and budget targets.
• Monitor contract profitability, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
• Manage client, resident, and stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee SOR contracts, variations, valuations, and commercial controls.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance and high customer satisfaction.
• Support business growth and develop team performance.

Skills

Contracts management

Social housing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Construction/management qualification

Tools

Schedule of Rates (SOR)

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

SMSTS

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead repairs and maintenance contracts in the Social Housing sector from our Thame location. You will oversee responsive repairs, Voids and disrepair contracts, driving performance, quality and value for money.

The role requires proven contracts management experience within social housing, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a solid background in repairs and maintenance. A UK driving licence is essential.