Senior Contracts Manager – Building Refurbishment Delivery

Axis CLC Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60k

Performance bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Medical scheme

Life assurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Perkbox benefits

GP wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead building refurbishment contracts across our national operations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and profitability. You will manage directly employed operatives and subcontractors, drive client relationships and lead a high-performing team.

Suitable candidates have proven contracts or project management experience in building refurbishment or social housing, strong budgeting and KPIs, and familiarity with safety standards and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager/Project Manager within building refurbishment, social housing and property maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of planned building refurbishment contracts.
• Manage and motivate teams of operatives and subcontractors to achieve KPIs, quality, compliance and safety targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee contract performance, financial results, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor progress, quality and specification compliance through site inspections and performance reviews.
• Manage resources, programming and workflow to maximise efficiency and minimise disruption to residents.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, RAMS and company procedures.
• Chair progress meetings, deliver toolbox talks and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee contract variations, valuations and documentation, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Support commercial teams with forecasting, profitability reviews and business planning.
• Lead, mentor and develop your teams to achieve excellence in service delivery.
• Promote sustainability, compliance and equal opportunity across all operations.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

KPIs

Team leadership

Client liaison

Health & Safety

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

MS Project

Travel willingness

DBS checked

Education

Construction qualification or trade background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead building refurbishment contracts across our national operations, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and profitability. You will manage directly employed operatives and subcontractors, drive client relationships and lead a high-performing team.

Suitable candidates have proven contracts or project management experience in building refurbishment or social housing, strong budgeting and KPIs, and familiarity with safety standards and