Contracts Manager – Responsive Maintenance (Da...

Contracts Manager – Responsive Maintenance (Damp & Mould + FRA) We’re recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering responsive maintenance services across South East London and North Kent. This is a key leadership role overseeing two long-term frameworks, each with a 4-year duration, offering stability, autonomy, and genuine career progression. The Role Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take full operational responsibility for two contracts: * A Damp & Mould remediation programme * A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) works contract Each contract services approximately 1,200 properties per year, requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively. You’ll lead a team of 5 direct staff, while coordinating a trusted and established supply chain of operatives to deliver high-quality, compliant works. This role demands a balance of commercial awareness, operational oversight, and people leadership. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing day-to-day delivery across both contracts, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are consistently met * Reporting performance, risks, and progress to the Operations Director * Leading, mentoring, and developing your direct team * Overseeing subcontractor performance and maintaining strong supply chain relationships * Driving quality, compliance, and health & safety standards * Working closely with clients and senior leadership to ensure smooth contract delivery and continuous improvement Why This Role Stands Out This isn’t just another Contracts Manager position. You’ll be joining a business that: * Is financially strong and cash-rich, providing stability and security * Has a supportive, experienced leadership team that empowers its managers * Boasts a great company culture with genuinely low staff turnover * Is growing at an impressive 30% year-on-year, creating real opportunities for progression * Offers excellent salary and benefits, reflecting the importance of the role About You * Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (ideally within social housing or responsive maintenance) * Strong understanding of damp & mould remediation and/or FRA works (highly desirable) * Confident managing subcontractors and supply chain delivery models * A natural leader who can motivate teams and build strong client relationships * Commercially aware, organised, and solutions-focused If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work with a forward-thinking contractor, and develop your career as the business continues to expand, this is an opportunity worth exploring