Projects/Contracts Manager - Social Housing Refurb & Decarb

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Projects/Contracts Manager to oversee major refurbishment and decarbonisation works across Cambridgeshire. The role involves managing site teams and ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social housing refurbishment and proven leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits including generous holiday and parental leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car or car allowance

27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

8% pension contribution

3 months fully paid paternity / 6 months fully paid maternity leave

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in social housing refurbishment, especially externals or SHDF experience.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site programmes within occupied settings.

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple refurbishment packages across live, tenanted properties.
• Overseeing programmes, commercial performance, compliance, and health & safety.
• Managing site teams and liaising with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
• Driving quality and efficiency across all phases of delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Projects/Contracts Manager – Social Housing Refurbishment & Decarbonisation

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Excellent package + car/allowance + outstanding benefits

Framework Value: £12m p/a (with further works secured). A leading main contractor specialising in the refurbishment and decarbonisation of social housing is looking to appoint an experienced Projects/Contracts Manager to oversee a major framework across Cambridgeshire. This is a long-term programme valued at £12m per annum, with significant growth expected. The role involves managing occupied housing refurbishment works, with a focus on external refurbishments and decarbonisation projects (SHDF).

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple refurbishment packages across live, tenanted properties
• Overseeing programmes, commercial performance, compliance, and health & safety
• Managing site teams and liaising with clients, customers, and stakeholders
• Driving quality and efficiency across all phases of delivery

What we’re looking for

• Strong background in social housing refurbishment (externals or SHDF experience)
• Proven ability to manage multi-site programmes within occupied settings
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary + car or car allowance
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• 8% pension contribution
• 3 months fully paid paternity / 6 months fully paid maternity leave
• Genuine career progression with a contractor known for staff development and retention

About the opportunity

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected market leader delivering meaningful work across communities – with a forward pipeline of projects and a reputation for excellence.