Contracts Manager

Join Our Team as a Contracts Manager!
Location: North West Contract Type: Permanent Driving Required: Yes

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on housing and sustainability? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can drive meaningful change? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Contracts Manager within our Asset Management team!

Our mission is to ensure that homes are safe, warm, and sustainable for generations to come. As the Contracts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in leading our Warm Homes Programme, overseeing contracts from initial procurement to practical completion, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the Warm Homes Programme: Manage contracts and ensure successful delivery, while minimising disruption to residents.
• Ensure Compliance: Oversee the administration of Principal Contractors and Retrofit Assessment service providers.
• Manage Budgets: Achieve annual budgets and milestones in accordance with financial regulations.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners and other stakeholders to secure funding and drive energy efficiency initiatives.
• Support Staff Development: Lead a team including a Building Surveyor, Customer Liaison Officer and Sustainability Coordinator, ensuring performance aligns with corporate objectives.
• Drive Process Improvements: Enhance working methods and systems to maximise performance, quality standards, and customer care.
• Health and Safety Oversight: Conduct risk assessments and monitor health and safety during project delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Higher education in construction, project management, quantity surveying, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven track record in contract management within property, construction, or asset management, ideally at a senior level.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with retrofit principles and funding schemes like SHDF, ECO, and LAD is desirable.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Personal Qualities: Resilient, empathetic, and committed to personal development, with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in property asset management and sustainability.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work within a vibrant team that values diversity and fosters a positive working atmosphere.

Contact Liam Jones on (phone number removed) for further information.