Contracts Manager - Measured Term Contracts 
£65,000-£75,000 + £7,000 Travel Allowance + Package
Wiltshire, Swindon, Winchester, Southampton & Surrounding Areas
 
The Company
 
Our client is a long-established, fast-growing main contractor with a national presence and a reputation for delivering complex social housing and planned maintenance projects at scale. Known for their structured processes, quality-led approach, and strong client relationships, they've become a trusted delivery partner on high-volume, multi-year measured term contracts.
 
Due to continued success and contract awards, they're now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of several key measured term contracts across the West of England. These are fast-paced, high-volume programmes requiring sharp operational leadership and the ability to run multiple frameworks efficiently.
 
The Role As Contracts Manager:
 
You will oversee 4+ live measured term contracts, managing between 12-16 direct reports across a spread of sites. These contracts involve reactive repairs, planned upgrades, and cyclical works within occupied housing stock — so communication, coordination, and consistency are key.
 
This role is ideal for someone used to juggling multiple projects, comfortable with operational KPIs, and who thrives in a high-volume environment with tight client SLAs. You'll be supported by a strong commercial and operational team, and will report directly into a divisional operations lead.
 
Key Responsibilities for the Contracts Manager:

Lead and manage multiple measured term contracts across the region
Oversee direct teams and subcontractors to ensure programme and quality targets are met
Monitor and report on progress, risks, costs, and KPIs across contracts
Ensure compliance with health & safety, regulatory and company standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with local authority and housing association clients
Support the commercial team on valuations, variations, and financial tracking
Drive continuous improvement across delivery teams and client satisfaction What We're Looking For:

Proven experience managing multiple measured term or social housing contracts
Excellent team leadership with experience managing direct reports across multiple sites
Strong client liaison and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of operational delivery, programme control, and resident liaison
Able to work across Wiltshire, Swindon, Southampton, Winchester and nearby areas Requirements for the Contracts Manager:

5+ years' experience in a Contracts/Project Manager role
Social housing / planned works / measured term experience essential
SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS (Black or White)
NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence What's On Offer:

£65,000-£75,000 base salary
£7,000 travel allowance
Pension, holiday, and additional benefits
A stable, long-term pipeline of work and progression into senior operational roles Apply Now
 
Suppose you're a proven Contracts Manager with a strong track record in social housing, measured term contracts, and high-volume delivery. In that case, this is your opportunity to join a business that values structure, performance, and people