Contracts Manager

Role Overview

Here at GoFind Recruitment, we are proud to be representing an industry leading construction group in their search for an experienced and results-driven Contracts Manager to join their growing team based in Blackpool.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment contracts within the General Build department. You will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and compliance, while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and in-house construction teams.

Are you a Site or Contracts Manager ready for that next step in your career where you are valued and have a clear route to Director level… Then read on!

Who are GoFind Recruitment?

We are a dynamic agency that believes recruitment is more than just placing candidates, it’s about building lasting relationships! We take the time to understand both our client’s business needs and our candidate’s career aspirations, ensuring the perfect fit for long-term success.

Our approach means we go beyond CV’s and job descriptions, fostering meaningful connections that drive growth and opportunity.

"We build more than just careers, we build relationships"

Roles & Responsibilities (But not limited to):

• Manage the delivery of maintenance, responsive repairs, voids, planned works, and/or refurbishment contracts across a portfolio of social housing properties.
• Monitor contractor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all works comply with current legislation, health and safety regulations, and internal quality standards.
• Lead contract mobilisation and demobilisation where applicable.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, ensuring works are completed to specification and timescale.
• Handle contract variations, valuations, and dispute resolution in collaboration with commercial teams.
• Work closely with tenant liaison officers to ensure a customer-focused approach and effective communication with residents.
• Liaise with the client to ensure up to date completion targets are being met on the project to ensure the Build Programme optimises revenue generation
• Produce progress reports, performance data, and risk assessments for senior management.
• Support budget management, cost control, and value engineering initiatives.
• Identify areas for service improvement and innovation across contract delivery.
• Lead, motivate, communicate with, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are fully motivated to achieve best performance to meet the company’s needs
• Assist in recruitment of staff and ensure new starter’s Induction Plans are reviewed and completed within laid down timescales.

Essential Experience / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in contracts management, project management, or construction delivery - ideally within social housing or public sector housing.
• Strong knowledge of housing maintenance regulations, building standards, and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in contract administration and performance monitoring tools (e.g., NEC, JCT contracts).
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and work under pressure.
• Comfortable working with IT systems, asset management software, and MS Office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £40,000- £45,000 with a realistic OTE of £65,000.
• 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days following successful probation period) + bank holidays.
• Car provided (electric charging point available at head office), or Car Allowance (up to the value of £6,000)
• There will be a clear pathway to Director.
• Support through 1-2-1 and individual learning & development.
• Company days out.
• Fantastic working environment with their staff at the core of all they do.

What next?

If this sounds like your next role then apply now and you will be contacted by one of our team of experienced consultants to discuss the next steps.

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