Contracts Manager

Join a leading team committed to delivering exceptional housing services in Warrenpoint. Our client is a reputable, dynamic organisation specialising in social housing maintenance, with a strong reputation for quality and stakeholder collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact within a respected industry leader.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary package £50k-£55k
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement

About your next employer

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the social housing sector, delivering responsive repair and planned maintenance services across the region. They boast a team of dedicated professionals, working with the latest industry standards and technologies to ensure high-quality outcomes. As a Top 100 employer in the housing sector, they pride themselves on fostering long-term partnerships, staff development, and a culture of continuous improvement.

The Contracts Manager will report to the Operations Director and be an integral part of a growing, forward-thinking division.

About you

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing contracts at a senior level within property maintenance or social housing
• Strong knowledge of contract management, client relationships, and operational delivery
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets exceeding £500,000
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely, or NEBOSH (desirable)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

What you'll do

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the responsive repairs contract, ensuring contractual KPI targets are met
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Oversee operational resources, ensuring effective scheduling and quality service delivery
• Prepare and present monthly reports, attend review meetings, and support business improvement initiatives
• Manage contract variations, claims, and procurement, supporting the Commercial Manager as needed
• Uphold health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Cian France for a confidential chat today.

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Skills:
Construction Contracts Property

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