Senior Contracts Manager

United Living Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Immediate interview

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead large-scale refurbishment and planned works within the property services sector. You will manage multiple contracts and sites with commercial acumen, driving procurement, subcontractor management, and data-driven decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to travel between sites across the Greater London area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with refurbishment main contractor.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contracts, sites and teams.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness incl procurement and subcontractor management.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel and project tracking.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Lead contracts, sites and operational teams to meet programme and budget.
• Drive procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain engagement.
• Analyse performance data to inform decisions.
• Maintain safe working environments and strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Procurement

Data analysis

Communication

Travel

Driving licence

Education

Construction qualifications and/or professional memberships

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Project tracking

Reporting systems

Job description

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Contracts Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects within the property services sector.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Contracts Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects within the property services sector.

You Will Have

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a refurbishment main contractor.
• Significant experience managing multiple contracts, sites, and operational teams simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and drive high-performing teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness, including procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain engagement.
• Strong analytical and data interrogation skills, with the ability to use performance data to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and project tracking/reporting systems.
• Outstanding client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• A thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices, with a commitment to maintaining safe working environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver results through others.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

Desirable

• Previous experience within social housing, planned maintenance, or property services.
• Experience delivering refurbishment programmes on behalf of local authorities or housing associations.
• Relevant construction qualifications and/or professional memberships.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Contracts Manager looking to play a key role in a growing business and contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality property services projects.

Additional Information

If you are a Senior Contracts Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates