Contract Manager

St. Leonards-on-sea, Sussex
Regen Solutions

Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: St Leonards/Hastings
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 55,000 + package

Overview
We are seeking a well-rounded and client-focused Contract Manager to oversee a major housing maintenance contract, delivering reactive repairs across the south of England. This is a long-term role within a tier 1 maintenance contractor, offering the opportunity to work closely with clients while ensuring the highest operational standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of a large-scale housing maintenance contract, ensuring works are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Oversee both reactive repairs and planned works programmes, with a focus on windows and doors.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, statutory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Monitor budgets, track performance, and ensure accurate use of SOR (Schedule of Rates) codes.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and client meetings to maintain service levels and resolve any issues promptly.
• Lead, support, and develop site teams to deliver consistent and efficient service.
• Report regularly to senior management on performance, progress, and any areas for improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in contract management within construction, maintenance, or social housing.
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of reactive maintenance and planned works delivery.
• Good operational knowledge and ability to manage works using SOR codes effectively.
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to manage relationships and expectations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing multi-million-pound contracts.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance requirements, and health and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of 55,000 package
• Long-term position in a stable at a tier 1 contractor.
• Opportunity to manage a high-value, high-profile housing maintenance contract