Job Description:

Contracts Manager

Exeter

Permanent | Full-Time

Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering property maintenance, refurbishment and retrofit services across the social housing sector. With a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation for quality, this role offers long-term career stability and genuine opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage social housing maintenance and refurbishment contracts from inception to completion
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs and budgets
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluation and contract awards
• Carry out regular site visits to monitor quality and progress
• Manage contract variations, claims and commercial issues
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Produce regular progress, financial and performance reports

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience managing maintenance, refurbishment or property services contracts
• Strong knowledge of social housing, construction or property maintenance
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and contractor performance
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including holiday purchase and EV scheme

To register your interest please follow the steps below to apply or give Cat or Abbie a call on (phone number removed).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.