Domestic Maintenance – Contracts Manager
Contracts Manager – Domestic HMO Fire Safety Projects – Newcastle – Salary 45-50K DOE and company vehicle
The client is a growing social housing maintenance contractor specialising in planned and reactive maintenance within the social housing sector. This client has won a new contract specialising in delivering high-quality fire risk assessment (FRA) works across domestic HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) properties. Their focus is on ensuring tenant safety, regulatory compliance, and excellent project delivery in the domestic housing sector. As they expand operations, they are seeking a skilled Contracts Manager with a strong joinery and building background to lead FRA projects across multiple properties.
The Role:
The Contracts Manager will oversee all aspects of FRA-related works across domestic HMO properties, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. The successful candidate will combine technical knowledge, project management experience, and joinery expertise to lead site teams, manage contractors, and liaise with stakeholders, including housing associations, councils, and contractors supplying the domestic housing market.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee FRA-related contracts across domestic HMO properties, including fire door upgrades, compartmentation works, and associated remedial tasks.
Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, domestic housing standards, and health & safety requirements.
Supervise and support site teams, including subcontractors and in-house joinery operatives, ensuring quality control and safe working practices.
Plan, schedule, and monitor projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines and budgets.
Liaise with housing associations, council housing teams, landlords, tenants, and contractors to maintain positive working relationships.
Assist with tenders, costings, and project planning for new and ongoing contracts.
Maintain accurate project records, compliance documentation, and reporting.
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior staff and site teams.
Required Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Site Manager, or similar role within the domestic housing sector, ideally with HMO or multi-unit property experience.
Strong knowledge and practical experience in fire safety and FRA works, including fire door installations, fire-stopping, and compartmentation.
Joinery or carpentry management experience, either in councils, housing associations, or contractors supplying the domestic housing market.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to supervise both in-house and subcontractor teams.
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and delivering projects to client satisfaction.
Knowledge of relevant regulations, building codes, and health & safety standards.
Full UK driving licence.
What the Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Company vehicle, uniform, and PPE provided.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
The chance to be part of a growing company specialising in domestic HMO fire safety projects