Permanent

External Contracts Manager

RGB

Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9LH

£48383 per annum

Posted: 22 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 21 June 2026

Ref: 105543

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About the Role

The External Contracts Manager will oversee a portfolio of externally sourced maintenance and refurbishment contracts, including a major roofing programme, windows, doors, and external works projects. Based in Eastleigh with travel to Bracknell and Yeovil, this permanent, full-time role involves managing contractor performance to ensure all works meet agreed quality, budget, and timescale requirements. The successful candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and proven contractor management experience within a property care or housing environment. Key skills include contract administration, budget monitoring, and stakeholder liaison. This position offers a salary of up to £48,383 per annum, dependent on experience, for a 37-hour working week.

External Contracts Manager
££ Eastleigh / Bracknell / Yeovil
££ Up to £48,383 per annum (DOE)
££ 37 hours per week
££ Permanent | Full Time
We are currently recruiting for an experienced External Contracts Manager to join a busy Property Care team within a leading Housing Association.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and contractor management experience to take ownership of a major roofing programme alongside a range of externally delivered maintenance contracts including windows, doors, roofing and external works projects.
The Role
- Managing externally sourced maintenance and refurbishment contracts
- Overseeing roofing replacement programmes and specialist external works
- Ensuring contractors deliver works to agreed quality, budget and timescales
- Building strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders while driving service improvements
- Monitoring financial, contractual and compliance performance
- Managing specialist maintenance projects requiring technical expertise
- Attending sites, contractor meetings and office collaboration days across the region
About You
- Experience working within a Housing Association or social housing environment
- Strong technical understanding of property maintenance and external works
- Experience managing contractors, programmes and project delivery
- Confident challenging performance and driving continuous improvement
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region
Locations
Applicants should live within commuting distance of one of the following offices:
- Eastleigh
- Bracknell
- Yeovil
If you''re looking for a role where you can take ownership, influence service delivery and make a real impact within social housing property services, we’d love to hear from you.
Call Carol 07375412872 or email CV to cjones@rgbrec.co.uk