Contracts Manager – Responsive Maintenance (Damp & Mould + FRA)
We’re recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering responsive maintenance services across South East London and North Kent. This is a key leadership role overseeing two long‑term frameworks, each with a 4‑year duration, offering stability, autonomy, and genuine career progression.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take full operational responsibility for two contracts:
- A Damp & Mould remediation programme
- A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) works contract
Each contract services approximately 1,200 properties per year, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
You’ll lead a team of 5 direct staff, while coordinating a trusted and established supply chain of operatives to deliver high‑quality, compliant works. This role demands a balance of commercial awareness, operational oversight, and people leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing day‑to‑day delivery across both contracts, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are consistently met
- Reporting performance, risks, and progress to the Operations Director
- Leading, mentoring, and developing your direct team
- Overseeing subcontractor performance and maintaining strong supply chain relationships
- Driving quality, compliance, and health & safety standards
- Working closely with clients and senior leadership to ensure smooth contract delivery and continuous improvement
Why This Role Stands Out
- Is financially strong and cash‑rich, providing stability and security
- Has a supportive, experienced leadership team that empowers its managers
- Boasts a great company culture with genuinely low staff turnover
- Is growing at an impressive 30% year‑on‑year, creating real opportunities for progression
- Offers excellent salary and benefits, reflecting the importance of the role
About You
- Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance)
- Strong understanding of damp & mould remediation and/or FRA works (highly desirable)
- Confident managing subcontractors and supply chain delivery models
- A natural leader who can motivate teams and build strong client relationships
- Commercially aware, organised, and solutions‑focused
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a forward‑thinking contractor, and develop your career as the business continues to expand, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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