As the Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the operational, commercial and contractual performance of a portfolio of contracts, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
* Manage the day-to-day delivery of multiple social housing planned maintenance, cyclical decorating and refurbishment contracts.
* Take contracts from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.
* Lead and manage Supervisors, Site Managers, operatives, subcontractors and supply-chain partners.
* Oversee internal and external painting, decorating and wider planned maintenance works, ensuring quality and specification requirements are met.
* Monitor contract budgets, expenditure, profitability, variations, valuations, applications for payment and forecasting.
* Manage client relationships with Housing Associations and Local Authorities, attending performance meetings and reporting against KPIs and SLAs.
* Monitor programme performance, productivity, quality, snagging and successful handover of works.
* Ensure works are delivered in line with relevant Health & Safety, RAMS and compliance requirements.
* Manage subcontractor performance, costs and competency.
* Deal effectively with client, resident and operational issues, including complaints and escalated matters.
* Minimise disruption to residents while works are being carried out in occupied properties.
* Identify commercial risks, opportunities and improvements to operational efficiency.
* Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams to maintain strong financial and contractual control.
* Ensure consistent delivery against quality, customer satisfaction, programme, commercial and health & safety targets.
* Proven experience as a Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager / Operations Manager within social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment or construction.
* Strong experience managing painting/decorating and/or general planned maintenance contracts.
* Experience working with Housing Associations and/or Local Authorities.
* Proven experience managing operational teams and subcontractors.
* SMSTS
* CSCS
* IOSH
Salary is upto £65,000 + car/allowance and package.
If you have the experience above and want to hear more about the contracts managers role please apply now
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year