Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and expanding business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. We design, build, and maintain essential infrastructure and work across two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure.

• Lead and deliver large-scale planned works and refurbishment projects within the property services sector.
• Manage multiple contracts, sites, and operational teams simultaneously.
• Provide leadership to motivate, develop, and drive high-performing teams; ensure on-site safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and effective stakeholder management; contribute to performance reporting and decision-making.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a refurbishment main contractor.
• Significant experience managing multiple contracts, sites, and operational teams concurrently.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and drive high-performing teams.
• Excellent commercial awareness, including procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain engagement.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; ability to use performance data to inform decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and project tracking/reporting systems.
• Outstanding client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices; commitment to safe working environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver results through others.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.

• Experience in social housing, planned maintenance, or property services.
• Experience delivering refurbishment programmes for local authorities or housing associations.
• Relevant construction qualifications and/or professional memberships.

Equal Opportunities Statement: United Infrastructure is committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know.

Note:

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as introductions directly.