Senior Contracts Manager – Social Housing Refurbishment

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead large-scale refurbishment projects across multiple sites. You will manage contracts, coordinate sites and teams, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to analyse performance data to guide decisions. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a refurbishment main contractor.
• Significant experience managing multiple contracts, sites, and operational teams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects within the property services sector.
• Lead and manage multiple contracts, sites and operational teams to deliver on time and on budget.
• Ensure safe working environments and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Utilise performance data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Data analysis

Communication

Health & Safety

Travel

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Project tracking systems

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to lead large-scale refurbishment projects across multiple sites. You will manage contracts, coordinate sites and teams, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to analyse performance data to guide decisions. A UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites are essential.