Contract Manager
Posted 23 hours 7 minutes ago by Wates Smartspace
Finsbury Park
Full-time Permanent
Driving licence required
We're looking for an experienced and confident Contract Manager to lead our Day-to-Day Repairs service across North London. You'll manage a large, diverse workforce - including supervisors, operatives, administrators and supply chain - ensuring repairs are completed safely, on time and to quality standards.
What You'll Do- Lead the DTD Repairs service, delivering £5m revenue
- Manage a large multi-trade workforce and supply chain partners
- Ensure KPIs, SLAs, quality and H&S standards are met
- Use Schedule of Rates (SOR) confidently for pricing and commercial control
- Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams
- Drive performance, productivity and customer satisfaction
- Experience managing large, diverse teams (direct labour + subcontractors)
- Strong background in repairs/maintenance/social housing
- Solid commercial understanding and SOR knowledge
- Clear communication and strong leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise, problem-solve and deliver results
- Full UK driving licence
- High-impact leadership role
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Genuine progression pathways (e.g., Operations Manager)
- Opportunity to shape a key front-line service
If you're a motivated Contract Manager who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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 applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
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