Contracts Manager

Description:

We are recruiting a Contracts Manager to join a respected social housing group in Suffolk, overseeing the delivery of planned refurbishment programmes across the housing stock. As a Contracts Manager, you will manage multiple workstreams with individual project values of up to £3m, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to join a supportive organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality refurbishment works within occupied residential environments.

What’s on offer:
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Performance-related bonus
Car allowance
Bonus scheme, eligible after 1 year’s service
Pension scheme and life assurance
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Perkbox – discounts, perks and wellbeing offers
1 paid volunteer day
£2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
Opportunity to work for a respected social housing organisationContracts Manager key responsibilities include:
Managing the delivery of multiple planned refurbishment workstreams, with individual project values of up to £3m
Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
Leading, supporting, and developing site management, supervisory, and resident liaison teams
Maintaining strong working relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders
Attending progress meetings and undertaking site visits as required
Overseeing monthly valuations, variations, cost reporting, and overall commercial performance
Supporting the preparation of estimates, tenders, and forward programmes
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, statutory, and contractual requirements
Maintaining accurate contract documentation, reporting, and governance processesThe successful Contracts Manager will have:
Previous experience in a similar role
Extensive experience working as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager across a variety of projects valued up to £3m
Experience in contract administration, planning, estimating, tender processes, health & safety, and staff management
Experience delivering planned works within occupied environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft packages
City & Guilds qualification in a construction tradeAn enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a respected social housing group in Suffolk, where you can oversee high-value planned refurbishment programmes, lead delivery teams, and make a genuine difference to residents, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please get in contact with Fatima at (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed)