Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager - West Region (Social Housing / Planned Maintenance)

• Location: Newbury
• Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum + £7K Car Allowance
• Region Covered: West England - From Bristol to Southampton
• Reports To: Senior Management
• Direct Reports: Approx. 10 team members

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of operations across our Western region, spanning from Bristol to Southampton. This role is central to the successful delivery of our social housing and planned maintenance contracts, ensuring works are delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

About the Role

You will lead a team of approximately 10 staff, overseeing multiple live sites and ensuring smooth coordination across labour, materials, and client communication. This is a strategic, hands-on role requiring both operational leadership and a strong client-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of social housing/planned maintenance contracts across the West
• Lead and develop a regional team, ensuring clear targets, accountability, and performance standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Oversee compliance with all health & safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual KPIs
• Monitor budgets, programmes, and resource allocation to ensure efficiency and profitability
• Report regularly to senior management with updates on project and regional performance

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in contracts management within social housing or property maintenance
• Track record of leading high-volume, multi-site operations
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with strong commercial awareness
• Effective leader and communicator, capable of motivating teams and managing client relationships
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

This is a key leadership role in a growing business, offering the opportunity to shape delivery across a vital region. If you're a dynamic and experienced Contracts Manager ready to make an impact, we'd be pleased to hear from you.