Repairs Contracts Manager in Reading, Berkshire

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Reed is recruiting on behalf of a public sector client in Reading for an experienced Contracts Manager to provide temporary cover within a busy Housing Repairs and Property Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager with a strong background in reactive repairs and maintenance to lead a high-volume service and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

The successful Contracts Manager will take responsibility for operational teams, contractors and subcontractors, while maintaining service performance, compliance and continuity during a key period of cover.

Contract details

Job Type: Temporary, initial 3-month assignment

Location: Reading

Working Pattern: 4 days per week on-site

Salary: Competitive hourly rate

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead the delivery of a high-volume reactive repairs service across housing properties
• Manage supervisors, trade operatives and support staff to ensure effective service delivery
• Oversee contractors and subcontractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to the required standard
• Monitor KPIs and overall service performance, taking action to address underperformance
• Support budget monitoring and ensure resources are managed effectively
• Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation and relevant operational standards
• Drive continuous improvement across the repairs and maintenance service
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure a responsive and customer-focused approach
• Provide essential management continuity during the long-term absence of the substantive post holder

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing responsive or reactive repairs services
• Background within social housing, local authority or contractor-led maintenance environments
• Strong experience in contractor and subcontractor management
• Proven ability to lead operational teams in a fast-paced service setting
• Experience monitoring budgets, resources and service performance
• Sound knowledge of housing repairs and maintenance operations
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Confident using KPIs and performance data to improve service delivery
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and make an immediate impact

How to apply

To apply for this Contracts Manager position, please reach out if you would like to be considered.

Kind Regards