Contracts Manager

Role:Contracts Manager - Social Housing Responsive Repairs

Location: West Sussex

Salary:£50,000 - £58,000 (Basic Salary)

Benefits:Car Allowance, 26 Days Annual Leave, Pension, Healthcare, Learning & Development Programme.

Spencer & James Recruitmentare seeking an experienced Contractor Manager to join a leading Principal Contractor in overseeing the delivery of a significant social housingrepairs contract in West Sussex. Under this contract we are delivering responsive, planned, disrepair and void works.

Overview

As a Contracts Manager leading this contract, your mission is to achieve target profits, enhance contract turnover, and ensure rigorous compliance with Health and Safety standards.

What You'll Do:

• Lead with Vision: Supervise and inspire a dedicated team of Supervisors, Administrators, Planners, and Operatives to achieve outstanding results.
• Customer Champion: Drive customer satisfaction across the contract, ensuring every interaction is positive and impactful.
• Master Scheduler: Ensure the scheduling team accurately books large multi-trade jobs, confirming necessary trades and timelines.
• Policy Enforcer: Ensure strict adherence to attendance, mobile phone use, driving, no smoking, and substance use policies, taking decisive action when necessary.
• Commercial Partner:Collaborate with the Commercial team to identify and resolve invoicing issues affecting contract profit and loss margins.
• Safety Leader: Champion Health and Safety compliance, strictly following our Operating Framework to maintain a safe working environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in the Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance sector at a principal contractor
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in managing large Maintenance contracts.
• Leadership Skills: Experience in overseeing a large and diverse direct labour organization and supply chain.
• Safety First: Strong background in Health and Safety Management with proven compliance.
• Commercial Acumen: Insightful and strategic in managing large Maintenance contracts.

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent Communicator: Able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly Organized:Efficient and driven to achieve high levels of customer and client satisfaction.
• Full UK Driving Licence:Essential for the role.

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