Contracts Manager – Social Housing

Job Description:

My client is a leading contractor operating within the Planned and Reactive maintenance and social housing sectors. Due to continued expansion, they currently have an exciting opportunity for an Contracts Manager to join their Planned Works team.

Working in partnership with their local authority client, the successful candidate will be responsible for the full running of the contract including program planning/scheduling works, KPI monitoring/performance improvement, SOR works, management of health and safety on site and managing a direct workforce of Contracts Supervisors, Multi Trade Operatives and Admin/Planning Team responsible for delivering all reactive/day to day repairs, voids and planned works. You will be responsible for the contract and the main point of contact for the client.

Along with the management of the Planned Works repairs, you will also be for pre and post inspection of larger projects, resolving escalated complaints, meeting staff training needs, organising sub-contractors, work allocation, organising out off hours Rota and ensuring H&S levels are maintained.

Contracts Manager Experience:

Proven track record in leading and delivering response maintenance contracts with public sector / housing association clients.

IT Literate with good knowledge of Microsoft packages

Ability to understand client / contract requirements to maximise productivity and measure and improvement

Excellent written and oral presentation

Good understanding of H&S legislation

Experience of managing and improving internal and external customer relationships and conflict handling

Experience managing large directly employed workforce including Supervisors and Multi-Trade Operatives

Please call Michelle at 18 Rec for a confidential chat