Repairs Contract Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Repairs Contracts Manager to join a housing association's internal DLO on a temp-to-perm basis. The role focuses on managing repairs and maintenance, adaptations and minor capital works, ensuring a high-quality, value-for-money service.

Key requirements include strong project management, IT literacy with databases and MS Office, contractor management, and knowledge of statutory/regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing repair and maintenance across multiple disciplines.
• Strong IT skills, including databases and Microsoft Office.
• Proven project management skills with clear communication.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory obligations for servicing programmes.
• Experience in contractor management and ensuring contract adherence.
• Valid driving licence required for travel to multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs and maintenance services within budget and policy constraints.
• Inspect properties and value works to be undertaken.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed by all team members.
• Manage client relationships and KPI delivery; ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
• Provide relief cover for Head of Delivery and assist in duties.

Skills

Repairs & maintenance management

IT skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor management

Driving licence

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Hourly rate: £41ph umbrella but negiotable

We are seeking a Repairs Contracts Manager to join a leading Housing associations internal DLO This role is based in Beeston and offers a temp to perm arrangement. The successful candidate will manage and control employees on repairs and maintenance, adaptations, and minor capital work, ensuring the provision of an effective and best value service.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage and control the provision of repairs and maintenance services, ensuring compliance with budgetary and policy constraints.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of properties as necessary, specifying and valuing the extent of work to be undertaken.
• Ensure all team members adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage client relationships effectively, ensuring KPIs are met and all works are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed standard.
• Provide relief cover for the Head of Delivery and assist in all aspects of their role.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in managing repair and maintenance work across multiple disciplines.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with databases and Microsoft Office packages.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all team members.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory obligations related to the delivery of servicing programmes of work.
• Experience in contractor management and ensuring contract adherence.
• A valid driving licence is required as travel to other business locations is necessary.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with potential for permanent employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a large housing association.
• Supportive team environment focused on achieving top quartile performance.