OR112478 – Contract Manager LBS-012 – Housing

Job Details

Client: Southwark Council

Location: Council Offices, Frensham Street, Southwark, Surrey, SE156TH, United Kingdom

PAYE Pay Rate: £28.96 per hour

Work Pattern: 36 per week

Main Purpose

The Contract Manager will oversee the delivery of the voids programme, managing contractors to ensure properties are completed safely, to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

Typical Day

  • Monitor contractor performance and KPIs.
  • Attend contractor performance meetings.
  • Identify and resolve delays or issues.
  • Check quality and compliance.
  • Work with Service Managers to coordinate workloads.
  • Prepare performance reports.
  • Drive improvements in turnaround times.

Key Skills / Responsibilities

  • Contract and contractor management.
  • Performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Leadership and stakeholder management.
  • Strong communication and decision-making.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant experience managing repairs or void maintenance contracts.
  • Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.
  • Strong contract and performance management knowledge.
  • Leadership and stakeholder management experience.
  • Experience using performance data to improve services.

Desirable: Multiple contractor management, NHF Schedule of Rates Version 7.2, and local authority housing experience.