Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager Council Frameworks
£7,£8, + package

North London

Are you a Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a long-term, high-value framework? This is a rare opportunity to lead a major partnership with a major Council with full autonomy and a chance to lead from the front?

The Company
Our client is one of the fastest growing social housing contractors in the UK. Known for delivering high-quality residential and education refurbishment projects, they are now the sole contractor appointed to deliver works across the one of Londons largest frameworks.

With approx. £23 million of work per year consisting of individual projects ranging from £1k to £5k this is a prime opportunity to lead from the front and build something substantial.

The Opportunity
This is a partnering contract with a Local Council. Youll be the dedicated Contracts Manager overseeing a wide range of structural, external, roofing and fabric repairs managing live projects and shaping the future of the framework. With the right performance, youll have a direct path to step up into an Operations Manager role.

Key responsibilities

* Full ownership of the framework, managing projects from pre-start through to completion

* Overseeing multiple external and structural refurbishment schemes across the Borough

* Managing delivery teams, commercial input and supply chain performance

* Liaising directly with council stakeholders under a partnering model

* PL responsibility across all projects within the framework

* Ensuring HS, resident liaison, quality and client satisfaction are always prioritised

The work involves:

* External brickwork and concrete fabric repairs

* DOFF cleaning and faade treatment

* Window and door replacements

* FRA works including communal fire doors, loft partitions and fire stopping

* Roofing both pitched and flat systems

* Liquid waterproofing balconies/walkways)

* Balcony balustrade replacements

* Landscaping and cast iron RWG replacements

* External decorations and general fabric repairs

Ideal candidate:

* Strong background in external/social housing refurbishment, ideally on occupied properties

* Proven experience managing multiple projects/contracts £1k£5k) within a framework model

* Able to build trusted relationships with clients and lead from the front

* Minimum 5 years experience at Contracts Manager level, ideally for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor

Qualifications required:

* SMSTS

* CSCS Black or Academically Qualified White Card)

* First Aid at Work

* NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Management or equivalent)

* Asbestos Awareness

* MS Projects trained preferred)

* CIOB membership desirable but not essential)

Working set-up:

* 1 day in our office

* 1 day per week in in Local Borough office partnering model)

* The rest of the time on-site

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a big impact on a long-term framework and take the next step in your leadership journey. Youll have the support, autonomy and structure to thrive all within a high-growth, forward-thinking contractor.

To find out more or apply, contact Colleen Murray on phone number removed) or submit your CV today.