Contracts Manager

TN United Kingdom; Craven Arms; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused housing group is seeking a Contract Manager for their Asset Management Team. This permanent role involves managing a team to deliver investment works for housing. The successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills, alongside detailed knowledge of building construction and contract management. The position offers hybrid working, combining home and office presence, with travel to other offices as needed.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of building construction.
• Proven experience in contract and budget management.
• Knowledge of CDM & Asbestos Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct line management of a team supporting investment works.
• Management of external contractors.
• Lead the team through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Contract Manager on a permanent basis within our Asset Management Team.

1. Main Responsibilities:
2. Direct line management of a team supporting the delivery of investment works to our housing portfolio.
3. Management of external contractors.

The Investment Team plays a central role in our 30-year investment programme, focusing on delivering quality homes. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, effective communication abilities, and the capacity to liaise with all stakeholders. They should have:

• Detailed knowledge of building construction.
• Proven experience in contract and budget management.
• Knowledge of CDM & Asbestos Regulations.
• Understanding of the decent homes standard.

You will lead the team through coaching, mentoring, one-to-one meetings, and team briefings. Ensuring that the team and contractors are objective-driven, adhere to policies and procedures, and meet Connexus standards.

This role offers hybrid working, combining home working and office presence, with the Head office at Craven Arms and travel to other offices as needed.

Interview date: TBC

About Connexus

Connexus is a community-focused housing group committed to delivering quality homes and services across Shropshire and Herefordshire. Our work is diverse, and no two days are the same.

We offer excellent benefits, flexible working options, and opportunities for training and development. We aim to support colleagues at every stage of their careers. If you want to work with like-minded individuals and make a difference, Connexus could be the right fit for you.

Connexus is dedicated to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, recognizing the value of diverse voices and backgrounds.