Contract Manager

As Contract Manager, you will oversee all aspects of operational and commercial contract delivery, ensuring performance is maintained in line with contractual obligations and company standards.

Management of operational and commercial contract delivery

Monitoring contract performance against agreed targets and commitments

Managing works programmes, budgets, cash flow and project updates

Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and quality standards

Managing direct labour resources and supply chain partners

Identifying opportunities to improve productivity and achieve efficiency savings

Completing company and client reporting within required timescales

Promoting a positive, customer-focused culture across all activities

Driving customer satisfaction and achievement of contractual KPIs

Managing employee performance, coaching and development

Ensuring company assets are protected and maintained appropriately

Providing accurate management reporting

Building strong relationships with clients, service users and local communities

Supporting continuous improvement through feedback and market insight

Proven track record in capital works, programmed works, repairs and maintenance management and delivery

Proven commercial and performance management experience

Ability to manage multiple sites and contracts

Experience working within a customer-focused environment

Contract and project management experience

Strong governance, risk management and business control experience

Full UK driving licence

ILM accreditation or Level 4 Leadership and Management qualification

IOSH or other health and safety qualification

Experience working within social housing

Experience working in partnership with local authority clients

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.