Role: Contracts Manager - Social Housing Responsive Repairs

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

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

Spencer & James Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contractor Manager to join a leading Principal Contractor in overseeing the delivery of a significant social housing repairs 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