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.

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.

• 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

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

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