Senior Contracts Manager: Social Housing & Fire Safety

Build Recruitment Limited

Dudley

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking a Contracts Manager / Senior Site Manager to lead social housing and passive fire protection projects in the West Midlands. You will drive contract performance, manage budgets and ensure programmes and quality standards are achieved.

The role suits an experienced professional with strong commercial awareness, client-facing skills and a proven track record in housing contracts.

Qualifications

Experience in social housing contracts, including planned maintenance, refurbishment, or fire safety works.
Proven track record in contract management with commercial oversight.
Strong budgeting, valuations, and cost control skills.
Excellent client-facing abilities and stakeholder management.
Experience leading site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects.
Commercially focused, proactive problem-solver with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of social housing contracts ensuring programmes and budgets are met.
Manage commercial performance including cost control, valuations and profitability.
Build relationships with housing associations and clients, lead progress meetings.
Monitor KPIs and risk, implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with site teams and subcontractors for efficient delivery.
Identify opportunities to improve contract value and reduce costs.
Maintain high health, safety and quality standards.