Contracts Manager
hace 2 meses
Woodhouse
Contracts Manager – Council Frameworks £70,000–£80,000 + package North London Are you a Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a long-term, high-value framework? This is a rare opportunity to lead a major partnership with a major Council – with full autonomy and a chance to lead from the front? The Company Our client is one of the fastest growing social housing contractors in the UK. Known for delivering high-quality residential and education refurbishment projects, they are now the sole contractor appointed to deliver works across the one of London’s largest frameworks. With approx. £2–3 million of work per year – consisting of individual projects ranging from £10k to £500k – this is a prime opportunity to lead from the front and build something substantial. The Opportunity This is a partnering contract with a Local Council. You’ll be the dedicated Contracts Manager overseeing a wide range of structural, external, roofing and fabric repairs – managing live projects and shaping the future of the framework. With the right performance, you’ll have a direct path to step up into an Operations Manager role. Key responsibilities • Full ownership of the framework, managing projects from pre-start through to completion, • Overseeing multiple external and structural refurbishment schemes across the Borough, • Managing delivery teams, commercial input and supply chain performance, • Liaising directly with council stakeholders under a partnering model, • P&L responsibility across all projects within the framework, • Ensuring H&S, resident liaison, quality and client satisfaction are always prioritised The work involves: • External brickwork and concrete fabric repairs, • DOFF cleaning and façade treatment, • Window and door replacements, • FRA works – including communal fire doors, loft partitions and fire stopping, • Roofing – both pitched and flat systems, • Liquid waterproofing (balconies/walkways), • Balcony balustrade replacements, • Landscaping and cast iron RWG replacements, • External decorations and general fabric repairs Ideal candidate: • Strong background in external/social housing refurbishment, ideally on occupied properties, • Proven experience managing multiple projects/contracts (£10k–£500k) within a framework model, • Able to build trusted relationships with clients and lead from the front, • Minimum 5 years’ experience at Contracts Manager level, ideally for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor Qualifications required: • SMSTS, • CSCS (Black or Academically Qualified White Card), • First Aid at Work, • NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Management (or equivalent), • Asbestos Awareness, • MS Projects trained (preferred), • CIOB membership (desirable but not essential) Working set-up: • 1 day in our office, • 1 day per week in in Local Borough office (partnering model), • The rest of the time on-site This is a fantastic opportunity to make a big impact on a long-term framework and take the next step in your leadership journey. You’ll have the support, autonomy and structure to thrive – all within a high-growth, forward-thinking contractor. To find out more or apply, contact Colleen Murray on (phone number removed) or submit your CV today