Contracts Manager – External Refurbishments

Londinium Recruitment
Contracts Manager Council Frameworks
Pathway to Operations Manager
£70,000 £82,000 + 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? Are you looking to build your own team and have a clear pathway up to Operations Manager?

Then keep reading!

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 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 Sam Taylor on (phone number removed) or submit your CV today.