Property Contract Manager

Dimensions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in the UK is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the buying and management of construction contracts. This role involves ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting various projects in social housing. Candidates should possess Quantity Surveying experience, knowledge of building regulations, and strong project management skills. Benefits include generous annual leave, employee assistance programs, and more.

Benefits

Up to 35 days’ annual leave

Essential car allowance

Staff discount shopping scheme

Salary advance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Long Service Awards

Qualification scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Discounted health and dental cover

Life Assurance

Bike to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in direct contract management and monitoring of contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Sound knowledge in productivity, quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead buying of construction and refurbishment services following JCT and NEC frameworks.
• Help run project meetings and support resolution of contract issues.
• Prepare and monitor detailed project documents, including specifications and schedules.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Building regulations knowledge

Health and safety legislation

Contract administration

Project management

Education

Qualification in Building Surveying

Job description

Overview

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025– now 6 years in a row!

The Contract Manager will be responsible for buying services and managing contracts and costs for housing development, safety, and maintenance projects across our properties. They will make sure that all construction, refurbishment, safety, and maintenance work is bought in the right way, follows the Procurement Act, stays on budget, and meets the requirements of contract frameworks such as JCT and NEC. The person in this role must be organised, motivated, and able to support a wide range of maintenance, safety, and improvement projects in our social housing. They will need a good understanding of building surveying, contract management, cost control, and a strong commitment to providing great service to our tenants and the people we support. They will also contribute to our wider property services, including planned maintenance, refurbishments, new developments, compliance, and adaptations to both domestic and commercial buildings across the country. They will work closely with colleagues across the Property & Housing Supply team to improve services, reduce costs, and ensure value for money. This role is essential in making sure all Dimensions Group buildings are used effectively and provide safe, good-quality homes for our tenants and the people we support.

We will require proof of a suitable qualification in Building Surveying maintenance if you successfully secure a role.

Interviews will take place on the 26th February via Microsoft Teams.

About the role

Your main duties will include:

• Lead and manage the buying of construction and refurbishment services, making sure all contracts follow JCT and NEC frameworks and meet legal, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Help run project meetings, give clear instructions, and support the resolution of any contract issues.
• Prepare and monitor detailed project documents, including specifications, schedules of work, and cost breakdowns, while keeping track of any changes.
• Work closely with internal teams and external specialists to ensure projects are delivered on time.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

• Possess Quantity Surveying experience and/or experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health and safety legislation, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
• Sound knowledge and experience of direct contract management and monitoring of contractors with focus on productivity, quality, compliance and cost effectiveness.

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement(including bank holidays)
• Essential car allowance - paid monthly
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
• Discounted health and dental cover
• Life Assurance
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
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