Our client a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and multiple UK offices is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its team and cover the East Anglia only region. The organisation delivers essential building services across the public and private sectors, with a strong focus on social housing and planned works.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of a long-term programme of kitchen and bathroom refurbishments on behalf of a local authority, working within occupied residential properties.
The Role:
This role offers continuity of workload, long-term client engagement and the opportunity to lead multiple work streams within a structured, framework-driven environment, specifically focused on internal refurbishments including kitchens and bathrooms.
Key Responsibilities:
-Manage the delivery of multiple planned kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes, with individual project values up to £3m
-Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to agreed quality standards
-Oversee installation works including: Kitchen units, worktops and appliances, Bathroom suites, tiling and associated plumbing, Electrical, ventilation and finishing trades
-Lead, support and develop site management, supervisory and resident liaison teams
-Manage works within occupied homes, ensuring minimal disruption and high levels of customer satisfaction
-Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders
-Attend progress meetings and undertake site visits as required
-Oversee valuations, variations, cost reporting and commercial performance
-Support estimating, tender submissions and forward planning
-Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory and contractual requirements
-Maintain accurate reporting, documentation and governance processes
What do you need?
-Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within planned works or social housing refurbishment
-Strong background in kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes
-Experience working in occupied properties
-Knowledge of: Plumbing, carpentry, electrical and finishing trades
-Contract administration, estimating and commercial control
-Health & safety regulations (CDM)
-Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
-Ability to deliver programmes to tight deadlines
-Proficient in Microsoft Office
-Relevant construction qualification (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent) SMSTS preferred.
-Willing to undergo a DBS check
Salary/Benefits:
£55,000 per annum
Car allowance - £6,000
Pension and life assurance
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Employee perks and wellbeing platform
Paid volunteer day
Referral bonus scheme
Long-term, stable programme with progression opportunities
Please apply via the link with you up to date CV
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year