Contracts Manager

WPS are seeking an experiencedContracts Managerto lead the delivery of ourresponsive repairsservice within thesocial housingsector. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing both thecontractand theoperational team ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the responsive repairs contract.
• Lead and motivate a team of supervisors operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety quality standards and contractual KPIs.
• Build strong relationships with clients residents and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets forecasts and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across the service.

Requirements

• Current experience as a Contracts Managerin responsive repairs or a closely related field.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of social housing and the challenges of delivering repairs services.
• Excellent communication organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and performance metrics.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Given the nature of this position you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicants criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Wates is one of the UKs leading family-owned development building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose reimagining places for people to thrive and our three promises:

Thriving places working with customers partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable inclusive and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.