Contracts Manager – Social Housing new build & refurb

PACE Recruitment

Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: East London/Essex (Office) & London (Sites)
Salary: 80,000 – 100,000 + Competitive Package (includes car allowance, private medical cover, discretionary bonus, travel expenses, and 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee 40 million worth of social housing residential new build and refurbishment projects
• Manage and support project and site managers, ensuring smooth delivery across all sites
• Report to the Operations Manager, providing regular updates on project progress, budgets, and timelines
• Split time between office-based work (30%) and site management (70%)
• Ensure all projects meet required quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and subcontractors to ensure efficient workflow
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring profitability and cost control
• Conduct regular site visits, quality inspections, and safety audits
• Mentor and develop junior managers, ensuring team performance and growth

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in both new build and refurbishment projects
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing large-scale residential projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor with a robust pipeline of work into 2025/2026.