Contracts Manager

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Exeter

Permanent \| Full-Time

Up to £50,000 \+ Excellent Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering property maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit services across the social housing sector. With a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation for quality, this role offers long-term career stability and genuine opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage social housing maintenance and refurbishment contracts from inception to completion
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs and budgets
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluation and contract awards
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor quality and progress
• Manage contract variations, claims and commercial issues
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Produce regular progress, financial and performance reports

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience managing maintenance, refurbishment or property services contracts
• Strong knowledge of social housing, construction or property maintenance
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and contractor performance
• Good understanding of health \& safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including holiday purchase and EV scheme

To register your interest please follow the steps below to apply or give Cat or Abbie a call on (phone number removed).

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