Contract Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Across London/South East

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package

Employment Type: Full Time

Overview

A leading construction contractor is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to manage a SHDF / Decarbonisation contract. The role will be to oversee the delivery of fire safety compliance works across residential projects in London. This is a pivotal role requiring in-depth knowledge of social housing legislation and experience managing subcontractors, direct labour and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of planned maintenance projects across social housing.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and other statutory regulations
• Coordinate subcontractors, site workers and tenants
• Control project budgets, track forecasts, and deliver cost-efficient solutions
• Conduct site inspections, oversee snagging, and manage handover procedures
• Maintain ongoing communication and engagement with residents throughout project lifecycles
• Produce accurate project documentation, reports, and maintain full audit trails
• Liaise with internal compliance, housing, and asset teams
• Ensure works adhere building regulations and decent home standards

Requirement

• Extensive experience managing planned external/SHDF projects ideally within a social housing environment and construction industry knowledge.
• Strong understanding of decarbonisation, SHDF, EWI/CWI and Retrofit work.
• SMSTS, MCIOB, NVQ Black Card Desirable.
• Proven track record in project and contract management.
• Recognised qualifications such as NEBOSH, SMSTS, or equivalent project/construction safety credentials
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and client management skills

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Across London/South East

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package

Employment Type: Full Time