Contracts Manager

Tanfield, County Durham
Linear Recruitment Ltd

Contracts Manager
Social Housing Contractor
Roofing Refurbishment Maintenance

Location: Durham
Salary: £60k base + car
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Company

Our client is a leading social housing refurbishment and maintenance contractor delivering high-quality roofing, planned maintenance, and capital improvement projects across the region. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of their pitched roofing refurbishment programmes within the social housing sector.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple roofing contracts from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with clients, site teams, subcontractors, and residents, you will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships while driving operational excellence across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple pitched roofing refurbishment and maintenance contracts within occupied social housing environments.
• Manage Site Managers, Supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor programme performance, budgets, and commercial targets.
• Attend client meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while resolving operational issues effectively.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with specifications, contractual obligations, and industry best practice.
• Support the commercial team with valuations, variations, and cost control.
• Drive customer satisfaction and resident engagement throughout project delivery.
• Manage resource planning and programme scheduling across multiple sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections and performance reviews.

About You

The successful candidate will have a proven track record managing roofing refurbishment and maintenance contracts within the social housing sector.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within social housing refurbishment, planned maintenance, or roofing projects.
• Strong knowledge of pitched roofing systems and associated refurbishment works.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Manager Card
• First Aid at Work
• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management or equivalent
• Asbestos Awareness
• Temporary Works Awareness

What They Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment