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Company: Construction
Salary: £58000 - £60000 per annum
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South West
Town/City: Bristol
Posted: 22/07/2026
Listed in: Trades & Labour Staff
Reference: Contract Manager_1784714217
Job Description
Contracts Manager - Responsive Repairs & Voids
Location: Yeovil office, covering Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to manage the delivery of responsive repairs and void works within a Social Housing environment.
- Join a well-established organisation where you can make a real impact on service delivery, customer satisfaction, and team performance.
- Lead a team of Site Managers, ensuring contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- Oversee responsive repairs and void works, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and Health & Safety.
The successful candidate will be client-facing and have extensive experience managing responsive repairs and voids within Social Housing. The team currently delivers approximately 65 responsive repairs per day and 12 void properties per week, providing a varied role with the opportunity to make a significant impact.
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- Support continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Help deliver social value within the communities served.
What's in it for you?
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Healthcare benefits.
- High street, retail, and way of life discounts.
- Paid volunteering opportunities.
- Long service awards.
- Additional employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities
As Contracts Manager, you will:
- Lead and support Site Managers, subcontractors, and operational teams.
- Ensure contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and to client expectations.
- Monitor progress, costs, quality, and programme performance.
- Ensure contract documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Attend client meetings to review performance and future works planning.
- Maintain strong client relationships.
- Monitor KPIs, work in progress, and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
About You
You will be an experienced Contracts Manager with a background delivering responsive repairs and void works within Social Housing.
- Have experience managing internal and external works, leading teams, and delivering high-quality services for customers and clients.
- Ideally, hold SMSTS or an equivalent qualification/NVQ. If this has expired, support will be available to renew it. Your experience, knowledge, and ability to successfully manage contracts are key.
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You Will Be
- Experienced in responsive repairs and void contracts.
- A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially aware and focused on delivery.
- A proactive team leader who can motivate and support others.
- Organised and solutions-focused.
You Will Also Need
- A full UK driving licence, as travel to sites will be required.
- The ability to successfully complete a DBS check.
About The Organisation
Our client is a respected provider of property maintenance and refurbishment services, delivering quality solutions across the UK.
- With a strong focus on customer service, operational excellence, and developing its people, the organisation works closely with clients and communities to improve homes and living environments.
- Committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are supported, valued, and encouraged to develop their careers.
- Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate the right skills, experience, and potential, even if they do not meet every requirement listed.
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