Interim Contracts Manager (Planned Works & Investment)
Location: Ealing / Flexible
Day Rate: £Competitive (Outside IR35)
Contract: Interim (6 months with potential to extend)
Lead major investment programmes and help deliver safe, high-quality homes for our residents
Are you an experienced construction or building professional with a strong track record in managing planned works and investment programmes?
We’re looking for an Interim Contracts Manager to join our Assets team, leading the delivery of planned maintenance, fire remediation, and decarbonisation programmes across our housing portfolio. You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards for our customers.
About us
At A2Dominion, we’re more than a housing provider. We’re a not-for-profit organisation with a clear social purpose: to create homes and communities people love to live in. With over 38,000 homes across London and the South East, we reinvest our profits into building more affordable homes and delivering services that make a real difference. We’re also a proud member of the G15, helping lead the sector and tackle the housing crisis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget
- Manage major investment programmes including fire remediation and decarbonisation projects from inception to completion
- Carry out tendering processes and procurement activities in line with financial regulations
- Inspect works and ensure compliance with building regulations, CDM requirements, and health & safety standards
- Review risk assessments and method statements to ensure safe and compliant project delivery
- Manage project budgets, valuations, final accounts, and financial reporting
- Resolve contractual issues including variations, extensions of time, and disputes
- Ensure residents are engaged, informed, and supported throughout project delivery
- Monitor performance to ensure value for money and high levels of customer satisfaction
- Work collaboratively with internal teams including Repairs and Development to resolve defects and improve service delivery
More About You
- HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Building Surveying or a related discipline
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, RICS) or working towards
- Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in contract management and administration within construction or housing
- Strong knowledge of contract forms (e.g. NEC, JCT) and construction project delivery
- Experience managing planned works, investment programmes, or major works projects
- Strong understanding of CDM regulations, building regulations, and health & safety compliance
Inclusion at A2Dominion
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process – just contact our Resourcing Team at resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk
We know some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If that’s you, we’d still encourage you to apply – or get in touch with us to talk it through.
At A2Dominion, we value diversity, embrace flexibility, and are a family-friendly employer. Everyone belongs here. Join us and help make a lasting difference in the lives of our customers.
This vacancy is being managed by Danny Banks.
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