Strategic Contracts and Cost Manager

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking a Strategic Contracts & Cost Manager for ateb's Property Directorate. This pivotal role involves managing high-value construction projects, ensuring compliance with Welsh Housing Quality Standards and driving sustainable development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in contract management and a commitment to social value.

Benefits

30 days annual leave + 3 discretionary days

Flexible working (office/home/site-based)

Professional development support & funded subscription to one professional body

Simply Health Scheme

SHPS Defined Contribution Pension (with employer match)

Essential car user allowance of 1,598 pa + mileage reimbursement

Wellbeing programme and team activities

Meaningful work that supports communities across Pembrokeshire

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in contract management and project delivery.
• Strong understanding of WHQS, PAS2035, and public sector procurement.
• Commitment to social value and customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning and financial forecasting for major housing projects.
• Administer and manage construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure transparency with stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Management

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Sustainability

Education

Construction-related degree

Level 6 qualification in Contract Management

Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH)

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for ateb to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Contracts & Cost Manager to join their Property Directorate, supporting the delivery of quality housing outcomes and sustainable development. If you're passionate about value-driven procurement, contract management, and improving social housing through innovation and customer focus, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Energy & Planned Services Manager, you'll be responsible for cost planning and the effective management of high-value construction and retrofit projects, including WHQS and decarbonisation programmes. This role is central to delivering planned maintenance, major works, and responsive maintenance to ateb customers' satisfaction, ensuring ateb homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) and their Net Zero ambitions.

You will:

• Lead cost planning and financial forecasting for major housing projects
• Support procurement activities in line with PCR 2015 and Welsh policies
• Administer and manage construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Monitor contractor performance and embed social value and CSR principles
• Provide detailed reports for grant applications (e.g., ORP, Eco4)
• Work with tenants and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
• Support our Assurance Framework through effective risk, control, and test management

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• A construction-related degree and/or Level 6 qualification in Contract Management
• A strong understanding of WHQS, PAS2035, HHSRS, and public sector procurement
• Demonstrable experience in contract management, financial planning, and project delivery
• A commitment to social value, sustainability, and customer-focused outcomes
• Ideally, a relevant professional membership (CIOB, RICS, CIPS) or a willingness to work towards it
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• A health and safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH) is desirable.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave + 3 discretionary days
• Flexible working (office/home/site-based)
• Professional development support & funded subscription to one professional body
• Simply Health Scheme
• SHPS Defined Contribution Pension (with employer match)
• Essential car user allowance of 1,598 pa + mileage reimbursement
• Wellbeing programme and team activities
• Meaningful work that supports communities across Pembrokeshire

Application Process

Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign.

For a confidential discussion and to access the job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your CV ensuring you've demonstrated how your skills and experience relate to the role.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Wednesday, 4th June 2025.

Interviews held: Week commencing 16th June 2025.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.