Company: Lewisham Council
Location: London
Posted: May 10th, 2026
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Lead. Deliver. Transform. Step into a pivotal role as Contract Manager, spearheading transformative housing projects across the London Borough of Lewisham. From safety‑driven upgrades to sustainable energy improvements, you’ll drive high‑impact work from inception to completion backed by a strong support network and collaborative teams. Your leadership will shape safe, efficient, resident‑focused homes while meeting key performance goals and budget expectations.
Driving Excellence in Housing Projects with a focus on Procurement and Contract Management, this role ensures seamless project delivery through robust Regulatory Compliance and Technical Oversight. You’ll coordinate end‑to‑end operations and foster strong Stakeholder Engagement, while serving as a key liaison for Leaseholders and Homeowners balancing strategic vision with practical execution to elevate housing outcomes across the borough.
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
A skilled Contract Manager to join our dynamic Stock Investment and Asset Management Team to deliver multiple impactful projects. You’ll be the driving force behind successful procurement, project delivery, and compliance balancing technical precision with strong stakeholder collaboration. We’re looking for someone with a sharp eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for serving communities. If you're confident managing multiple priorities, liaising with leaseholders and homeowners, and ensuring quality outcomes at every stage, we want to hear from you.
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
£60,633 - £62,742 per annum (P07)
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the Access to Work scheme; further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
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