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Role: Contracts Manager - Social Housing Responsive Repairs
Location: South London
Salary: £55,000 - £58,000 (Basic Salary)
Benefits: Car Allowance, 27 Days Annual Leave, Pension, Healthcare, Learning & Development Programme.
Spencer & James Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contractor Manager to join a leading Principal Contractor in overseeing the delivery of a significant social housing repairs contract in South London. Under this contract we are delivering responsive, planned, disrepair and void works.
Overview
As a Contracts Manager leading this contract, your mission is to achieve target profits, enhance contract turnover, and ensure rigorous compliance with Health and Safety standards.
What You'll Do:
- Lead with Vision: Supervise and inspire a dedicated team of Supervisors, Administrators, Planners, and Operatives to achieve outstanding results.
- Commercial Partner: Collaborate with the Commercial team to identify and resolve invoicing issues affecting contract profit and loss margins.
- Safety Leader: Champion Health and Safety compliance, strictly following our Operating Framework to maintain a safe working environment.
- Customer Champion: Drive customer satisfaction across the contract, ensuring every interaction is positive and impactful.
- Master Scheduler: Ensure the scheduling team accurately books large multi-trade jobs, confirming necessary trades and timelines.
- Policy Enforcer: Ensure strict adherence to attendance, mobile phone use, driving, no smoking, and substance use policies, taking decisive action when necessary.
What We're Looking For:
- Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in the Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance sector at a principal contractor
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in managing large Maintenance contracts.
- Leadership Skills: Experience in overseeing a large and diverse direct labour organization and supply chain.
- Safety First: Strong background in Health and Safety Management with proven compliance.
- Commercial Acumen: Insightful and strategic in managing large Maintenance contracts.
Your Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent Communicator: Able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly Organized: Efficient and driven to achieve high levels of customer and client satisfaction.
- Full UK Driving Licence: Essential for the role.
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager seeking your next step to deliver a significant social housing reactive repairs contracts. Please apply with your CV and a member of the Spencer & James Recruitment Team will be in contact with you!
