Senior Contracts Manager

Havant, Hampshire
Full-time | Permanent
Competitive salary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of long-term planned and cyclical maintenance contracts within the social housing sector. Based at our regional office in Havant, this role is critical to ensuring strategic leadership, operational excellence, and outstanding service for our housing association partners across Hampshire and surrounding areas.

The Role

As Senior Contracts Manager, you'll take full ownership of contract performance, ensuring delivery to time, quality, and budget standards. You'll manage a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with clients, residents, and internal departments to drive high levels of customer satisfaction and compliance with housing sector regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes across multiple sites

Ensure all works meet safety, quality, and compliance standards

Manage and develop operational teams to achieve high performance

Monitor and improve commercial performance, cost control, and productivity

Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, residents, and subcontractors

Proactively identify and manage risks across contracts

Deliver continuous improvement and service innovation

About You

You are a confident and proactive leader with a background in contract or operational management within the social housing, property maintenance, or construction sector. You'll have a keen eye for detail, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and teams alike.

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience managing large-scale maintenance or refurbishment contracts

Strong leadership and team management skills

Knowledge of social housing and its regulatory environment

Ability to analyse and act on commercial and operational performance

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work:

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance (including 24/7 GP access)

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development & Funded Qualifications

Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays

Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programme

Work Perks, Discounts & Vouchers

Paid Volunteering Days

Loyalty & Values Awards

Eye Care Vouchers