Contracts Manager

Job Description

Contracts Manager – Voids & Disrepair (North West London)\n\nTemp-to-Perm Opportunity | Circa £55,000 per annum + Vehicle Allowance!\n\nAre you an accomplished Contracts Manager with a deep specialism in voids and disrepair, ready to lead high-impact projects across North West London Do you excel at driving operational excellence, managing complex contracts, and delivering exceptional outcomes for social housing This is a prime temporary-to-permanent opportunity to join a leading property services provider!\n\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Contracts Manager to take full ownership of our vital voids and disrepair contracts within the North West London area. This pivotal role demands strategic leadership, robust financial oversight, and a commitment to delivering superior quality and resident satisfaction.\n\nThe Role: Driving Excellence in Property Transformation\n\nAs Contracts Manager, you'll be instrumental in transforming empty properties into welcoming homes and resolving complex disrepair issues, significantly impacting the quality of life for . You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of these critical services, ensuring projects are completed safely, to the highest standards, and within budget.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nStrategic Contract Management: Take full operational and financial accountability for designated voids and disrepair contracts, ensuring all KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations are consistently met or exceeded.\n\nOperational Leadership: Oversee the entire project lifecycle for void refurbishments and complex disrepair remediation, from initial assessment and scoping through to completion and handover.\n\nTeam & Resource Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, including Supervisors, direct Operatives, and Subcontractors.

Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient project delivery.\n\nFinancial & Commercial Acumen: Implement stringent financial controls, manage multi-million-pound budgets, oversee cost reporting, and identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue maximization.\n\nQuality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all works adhere to stringent quality standards, building regulations, and Health & Safety legislation, with particular focus on the specific requirements of disrepair cases and void property standards.\n\nClient & Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with social housing clients, local authorities (including EHOs), , and internal departments. Act as the primary operational point of contact.\n\nPerformance Monitoring & Reporting: Continuously monitor project performance, identify trends, mitigate risks, and provide comprehensive, insightful reports to senior management and clients.\n\nProblem Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve complex operational, technical, and resident-related challenges with effective and timely solutions.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nProven Contracts Management Experience: Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in a Contracts Manager or similar senior operational leadership role within the social housing, property maintenance, or refurbishment sectors.\n\nSpecialist Voids & Disrepair Knowledge: Demonstrable expertise in managing significant voids programmes and complex disrepair contracts, including a thorough understanding of relevant legal frameworks (e.g., HHSRS, Homes Act).\n\nFinancial & Commercial Prowess: Strong track record of managing substantial budgets, controlling costs, and driving profitability on contracts.\n\nExceptional Leadership: Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire large, diverse operational teams to achieve outstanding results.\n\nHealth & Safety Champion: Unwavering commitment to Health & Safety excellence and proven ability to ensure compliance in a live environment.\n\nClient & Stakeholder Management: Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and nurturing strong client relationships.\n\nProblem-Solving & Strategic Thinking: A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused approach to complex challenges.\n\nDriving Licence: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for travel across the North West London area.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nCompetitive Pay: A salary of circa £55,000 per annum, reflecting your expertise and impact.\n\nTemp-to-Perm: A clear pathway from a temporary contract to a permanent position, offering long-term career stability.\n\nFull Mobility: Vehicle allowance provided.\n\nImpactful Role: Lead crucial repairs that directly improve the homes and lives of social housing in North West London.\n\nCareer Growth: Opportunity to develop and advance within a leading property services organization.\n\nIf you're a driven and experienced Contracts Manager ready to lead impactful voids and disrepair projects in North West London, apply now