Contracts Manager

We are recruiting a  Contracts Manager  to join a respected social housing group in Peterborough, overseeing the delivery of major planned maintenance, refurbishment, and capital works programmes across the housing stock. As a  Contracts Manager , you will be responsible for managing contractors, overseeing contract performance, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and within budget. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you can have a genuine impact on the quality of residents’ homes and the delivery of high-quality housing services.

What’s on offer:

Salary: £64,000 - £67,000 per annum

Full-time permanent position

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to make a real difference within social housing

Contracts Manager key responsibilities include:

Managing the delivery and performance of planned maintenance, refurbishment, and capital works contracts

Overseeing contractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

Managing contract performance, costs, programmes, variations, and commercial outcomes

Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, residents, internal teams, and external stakeholders

Monitoring project progress through regular meetings, site visits, inspections, and performance reviews

Ensuring contracts comply with relevant legislation, health & safety requirements, building regulations, and organisational policies

Reviewing specifications, programmes, valuations, variations, and contractor performance

Producing accurate reports and management information to support effective governance and decision-making

Identifying risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate actions to ensure successful contract delivery

Driving continuous improvement and ensuring residents receive a high-quality service throughout the delivery of works

The successful Contracts Manager will have:

Previous experience working in a Contracts Manager, ...