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Contracts Manager

Rate: £51k - £55k

Location: Greenwich, London

Contractor Manager – Royal Borough of Greenwich

Location: Greenwich, London
Salary: PO6 (£50,000 – £55,000 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Goodman Masson is proud to partner with the Royal Borough of Greenwich in the search for a skilled and experienced Contractor Manager to join their Housing and Safer Communities Directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role in overseeing contractor performance, driving service improvements, and ensuring high-quality repairs and maintenance services for social housing tenants.

The Role:

As the Contractor Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of Technical Administration Officers and Building Maintenance Surveyors while overseeing the performance of key framework, support, and specialist contractors. Your role will be to ensure that all repairs and maintenance services are delivered efficiently, meeting compliance standards and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring training and mentoring are in place to support professional growth.

  • Oversee contractor performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing underperformance and ensuring continuous improvement.

  • Monitor and manage contractor budgets, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial controls.

  • Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to review specifications, NHF codes, and claims to maintain cost efficiency.

  • Ensure contractor compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting inspections and implementing corrective actions where necessary.

  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement service improvements.

  • Represent the Council in stakeholder meetings, including reporting on performance and financial matters.

  • Ensure all statutory approvals, compliance checks, and documentation requirements are met before and after contractor works.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Extensive experience in managing contractors within a social housing repairs and maintenance environment.

  • Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management and development.

  • A comprehensive understanding of contract management, public procurement processes, and NHF Schedule of Rates.

  • A background in monitoring financial performance and ensuring value for money in publicly funded services.

  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations within a maintenance or construction setting (SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH training desirable).

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across departments and with external partners.

  • A full UK driving licence.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work for a forward-thinking borough committed to delivering high-quality housing services.

  • A chance to make a meaningful impact on housing repairs and investment within the community.

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Professional development and training opportunities.

If you are an experienced Contractor Manager looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today through Goodman Masson and take the next step in your career with the Royal Borough of Greenwich!

For more information, please contact Jack Benson at jack.benson@goodmanmasson.com or apply directly with your CV.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Specifics:

Rate: £51k - £55k

Location: Greenwich, London

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