Contracts Manager

We are recruiting a Contracts Manager to join a respected social housing group in Suffolk, overseeing the delivery of planned refurbishment programmes across the housing stock. As a Contracts Manager, you will manage multiple work streams with individual project values of up to £3m, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to join a supportive organisation and play a key role in delivering high-quality refurbishment works within occupied residential environments.

Opportunity to work for a respected social housing organisation

• Salary:
  Up to £50,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme, eligible after 1 year’s service
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Perkbox – discounts, perks and wellbeing offers
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunity to work for a respected social housing organisation

• Managing the delivery of multiple planned refurbishment work streams, with individual project values of up to £3m
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
• Leading, supporting, and developing site management, supervisory, and resident liaison teams
• Maintaining strong working relationships with client representatives and internal stakeholders
• Attending progress meetings and undertaking site visits as required
• Overseeing monthly valuations, variations, cost reporting, and overall commercial performance
• Supporting the preparation of estimates, tenders, and forward programmes
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, statutory, and contractual requirements
• Maintaining accurate contract documentation, reporting, and governance processes

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Extensive experience working as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager across a variety of projects valued up to £3m
• Experience in contract administration, planning, estimating, tender processes, health & safety, and staff management
• Experience delivering planned works within occupied environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines while managing multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages
• City & Guilds qualification in a construction trade

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a respected social housing group in Suffolk, where you can oversee high-value planned refurbishment programmes, lead delivery teams, and make a genuine difference to residents, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.