Contracts Manager

Dudley, West Midlands
S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd

Job Title: Contracts Manager (Social Housing Refurbishment)
Location: Midlands (multi-site role)
Salary: 65,000 + Package (Car Allowance, Pension, Benefits)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company
We are a leading contractor specialising in social housing refurbishment and regeneration projects across the Midlands. With a strong pipeline of secured work, we are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple planned maintenance and refurbishment schemes.

The Role
As a Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for managing multiple social housing refurbishment projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee Site Managers and Supervisors while acting as the key link between clients, senior leadership, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple refurbishment and planned maintenance contracts across the Midlands
• Oversee Site Managers and Supervisors, providing leadership and support
• Ensure all projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations
• Maintain and promote high standards of health & safety across all sites
• Monitor financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and residents
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management
• Ensure compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements
• Resolve any operational or commercial issues effectively

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within social housing refurbishment or planned maintenance
• Strong leadership experience managing multiple sites and teams
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, particularly within occupied housing
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and programmes
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and relevant health & safety knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working on frameworks and long-term partnering contracts
• Relevant construction or management qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree)
• Knowledge of tenant liaison and customer care standards

Package & Benefits

• Salary of 65,000
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

How to Apply
If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of social housing refurbishment projects, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief overview of your experience.