Contracts Manager

Niyaa People Ltd

We are recruiting a Contracts Manager to join a respected social housing group in Peterborough, overseeing the delivery of major planned maintenance, refurbishment, and capital works programmes across the housing stock. As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing contractors, overseeing contract performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can have a genuine impact on the quality of residents’ homes and the delivery of high-quality housing services.

What’s on offer:
  • Salary: £64,000 - £67,000 per annum
  • Full-time permanent position
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to make a real difference within social housing
Contracts Manager key responsibilities include:
  • Managing the delivery and performance of planned maintenance, refurbishment, and capital works contracts
  • Overseeing contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Managing contract performance, costs, programmes, variations, and commercial outcomes
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, residents, internal teams, and external stakeholders
  • Monitoring project progress through regular meetings, site visits, inspections, and performance reviews
  • Ensuring contracts comply with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements, building regulations, and organisational policies
  • Reviewing specifications, programmes, valuations, variations, and contractor performance
  • Producing accurate reports and management information to support effective governance and decision-making
  • Identifying risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate actions to ensure successful contract delivery
  • Driving continuous improvement and ensuring residents receive a high-quality service throughout the delivery of works
The successful Contracts Manager will have:
  • Previous experience working in a Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, or senior project management position
  • Experience managing planned maintenance, refurbishment, capital works, or similar construction programmes
  • Strong knowledge of contract management, construction, procurement, and commercial processes
  • Experience managing contractors and monitoring contract performance
  • Strong understanding of health & safety, building regulations, and relevant housing legislation
  • Excellent financial management and reporting skills
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Experience working within social housing or a similar public-sector environment would be highly advantageous
  • A relevant construction, surveying, property, or project management qualification would be desirable
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a respected social housing group in Peterborough, with a salary of £64,000 - £67,000 and the opportunity to lead important housing investment and maintenance programmes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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