Contracts Manager - External Refurbishments

Londinium Recruitment

  • North London
  • £70,000-82,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Contracts Manager – Council Frameworks
Pathway to Operations Manager
£70,000–£82,000 + package
North LondonAre you a Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a long-term, high-value framework? This is a rare opportunity to lead a major partnership with a major Council, with full autonomy and a chance to lead from the front? Are you looking to build your own team and have a clear pathway up to Operations Manager?Then keep reading!The Company
Our client is one of the fastest-growing social housing contractors in the UK. Known for delivering high-quality residential and education refurbishment projects, they are now the sole contractor appointed to deliver works across one of London’s largest frameworks.With approx. £2–3 million of work per year – consisting of individual projects ranging from £10k to £500k – this is a prime opportunity to lead from the front and build something substantial.The Opportunity
This is a partnering contract with a Local Council. You’ll be the dedicated Contracts Manager overseeing a wide range of structural, external, roofing and fabric repairs – managing live projects and shaping the future of the framework. With the right performance, you’ll have a direct path to step up into an Operations Manager role.Key responsibilities
  • Full ownership of the framework, managing projects from pre-start through to completion
  • Overseeing multiple external and structural refurbishment schemes across the Borough
  • Managing delivery teams, commercial input and supply chain performance
  • Liaising directly with council stakeholders under a partnering model
  • P&L responsibility across all projects within the framework
  • Ensuring H&S, resident liaison, quality and client satisfaction are always prioritised
The work involves:
  • External brickwork and concrete fabric repairs
  • DOFF cleaning and façade treatment
  • Window and door replacements
  • FRA works – including communal fire doors, loft partitions and fire stopping
  • Roofing – both pitched and flat systems
  • Liquid waterproofing (balconies/walkways)
  • Balcony balustrade replacements
  • Landscaping and cast iron RWG replacements
  • External decorations and general fabric repairs
Ideal candidate:
  • Strong background in external/social housing refurbishment, ideally on occupied properties
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects/contracts (£10k–£500k) within a framework model
  • Able to build trusted relationships with clients and lead from the front
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience at Contracts Manager level, ideally for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
Qualifications required:
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS (Black or Academically Qualified White Card)
  • First Aid at Work
  • NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Management (or equivalent)
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • MS Projects trained (preferred)
  • CIOB membership (desirable but not essential)
Working set-up:
  • 1 day in our office
  • 1 day per week in in Local Borough office (partnering model)
  • The rest of the time on-site
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a big impact on a long-term framework and take the next step in your leadership journey. You’ll have the support, autonomy and structure to thrive – all within a high-growth, forward-thinking contractor.To find out more or apply, contact Sam Taylor on 07903 968920 or submit your CV today.

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