Contracts Manager – Social Housing Retrofit Lead

Build Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Build Recruitment is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee social housing planned works and retrofit programmes across occupied properties in Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire. The role focuses on driving delivery, coordinating programmes, and maintaining safety standards with a drive to grow the contract.

You will manage subcontractors, plan works, control costs, and ensure client relationships remain strong while delivering high-quality results on time.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Manager or similar in social housing.
• Proven track record delivering planned works.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and construction qualification(s)

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of the contract.
• Programme and plan works to schedule.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams.
• Monitor progress, quality and costs.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure safety standards.
• Deliver works on time and to high standards.
• Grow and develop the contract.

Skills

Contract management

Planned works

Subcontractor management

Client management

Programming & planning

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

HNC

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Build Recruitment is recruiting a Contracts Manager to oversee social housing planned works and retrofit programmes across occupied properties in Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire. The role focuses on driving delivery, coordinating programmes, and maintaining safety standards with a drive to grow the contract.

You will manage subcontractors, plan works, control costs, and ensure client relationships remain strong while delivering high-quality results on time.