External Contracts Manager

RGB Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing management firm is seeking an External Contracts Manager in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The successful candidate will manage various externally sourced contracts, ensuring compliance and high standards in service delivery. Proven experience in contract management and strong technical knowledge of roofing are essential. This is a permanent role, offering a competitive salary of £42,000 per annum, working 37 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience managing external contracts in housing or property services.
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing and external maintenance works.
• Ability to challenge and negotiate with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Roofing Programme for timely delivery of high-quality roof coverings.
• Oversee externally sourced contracts including windows, doors, and external works.
• Monitor performance and adherence to budgets and contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract management

Technical knowledge of roofing

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: External Contracts Manager

LOCATION: Eastleigh, Hampshire

SALARY: £42,000/Annum

DURATION: Perm - 37 Hours per week

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The Employer: We are looking to fill the role of an External Contracts Manager within a housing environment. Our client is ambitious with a five-year plan to create a sustainable future for social housing, building new homes and investing in existing ones to create vibrant, thriving communities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Roofing Programme, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality replacement roof coverings.
• Manage and oversee a variety of externally sourced contracts, including windows, doors, external works, and specialist projects.
• Monitor performance, budgets, and contractual obligations to ensure compliance with agreed standards.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with partner providers to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Challenge and influence contractors where necessary to drive improvements and ensure value for money.
• Provide technical expertise on complex maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Regularly visit sites, attend contractor meetings, and collaborate with colleagues in the office to support operational excellence.
• Uphold company values by ensuring customer service remains at the heart of all projects.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in managing external contracts within a housing association or property services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of roofing and external maintenance works.
• Confidence to challenge contractors constructively, with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and driving service improvements.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Flexibility to travel across the company geography and attend key office locations as required (Yeovil, Bracknell & Eastleigh).
• A commitment to delivering high standards, ensuring financial, contractual, and quality expectations are consistently met.

REQUIRED

• A basic DBS check will be required.
• A full driving licence

Summary

This is a Perm position, working a 37 hour week over 5 days. The role requires a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Interview

The client is keen to fill this role quickly, so if it is of interest, don’t delay in sending your CV over to us so we can put your name forward for interview stage.

Call Carol at RGB Recruitment

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