Contracts Manager -Repairs

We are seeking an experienced and motivated-Contracts Manager-to lead the delivery of responsive repair services and void property works across our housing stock. The successful candidate will oversee a team of supervisors and skilled trades, as well as manage relationships with external contractors, to ensure a consistently high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective service is provided to residents.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, support, and motivate supervisors and trade teams, ensuring high levels of performance and service delivery.
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Manage and coordinate responsive repairs and void works from inception to completion, ensuring targets and KPIs are achieved.
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Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings, performance reviews, and appraisals with supervisors to support personal and team development.
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Oversee the effective management of external contractors, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, health and safety standards, and agreed quality benchmarks.
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Drive efficiencies, identify improvements in service delivery, and implement best practice operational processes.
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Monitor operational performance, budgets, and cost control to ensure value for money and high resident satisfaction.
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Ensure all work is planned, delivered, and completed to the highest standards, in line with regulations and company policies.
About You
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Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or similar managerial role, ideally within housing, property maintenance, or construction.
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Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and contractors effectively.
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Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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A thorough understanding of responsive repairs, void management, and building maintenance processes.
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Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and contract compliance.
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IT literate with experience of using housing or works management systems (desirable).
Additional Information
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunities for professional development and progression.
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Working on a contract basis with potential for extension.