Projects / Contracts Manager (M&E) - Social Housing Refurb & Decarb

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in North London is seeking a Projects / Contracts Manager to oversee large-scale refurbishment and decarbonisation projects in social housing. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in M&E refurbishment and a strong understanding of compliance and programme management. This role offers an excellent salary, car allowance, and generous benefits including 27 days holiday and fully paid parental leave.

Benefits

27 days holiday

8% pension contribution

3 months fully paid paternity leave

6 months fully paid maternity leave

Structured career progression and development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience managing M&E refurbishment works within occupied social housing.
• Strong understanding of compliance, tenant liaison, and programme management.
• Proven background delivering multiple projects or packages across a framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage all M&E-led works on a major long-term framework covering properties across North London.
• Report to an Operations Manager.
• Lead works including lift renewals, heating system replacements, ventilation upgrades, and door entry system installations.

Skills

M&E refurbishment experience

Compliance understanding

Programme management

Tenant liaison

Job description

Overview

Projects / Contracts Manager (M&E) - Social Housing Refurbishment & Decarbonisation

Location: North London

Salary: Excellent package + car/allowance + industry-leading benefits

Framework Value: £30m p/a

A leading main contractor with an enviable reputation and exceptionally low staff turnover is looking to appoint a Projects / Contracts Manager to join their growing team, delivering large-scale refurbishment and decarbonisation projects within the social housing sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage all M&E-led works on a major long-term framework covering properties across North London
• Report to an Operations Manager
• Lead works including lift renewals, heating system replacements, ventilation upgrades, and door entry system installations

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Project / Contracts Manager with a strong M&E background to play a key role on a high-value, high-profile framework.

What’s on offer

• Leading salary and car or car allowance
• 27 days holiday
• 8% pension contribution
• 3 months fully paid paternity / 6 months fully paid maternity leave
• Structured career progression and development pathways

Ideal candidate

• Experience managing M&E refurbishment works within occupied social housing
• Strong understanding of compliance, tenant liaison, and programme management
• Proven background delivering multiple projects or packages across a framework

Join a market leader that genuinely invests in its people and be part of a forward-thinking business delivering work that makes a real difference.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation