Peaks & Plains Housing Trust
Senior Contract Manager
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Senior Contract Manager
Location: Macclesfield - Agile - offering a mix of office and home working
Salary: £53,000 per annum
We’re a housing provider in Macclesfield with over 5,000 properties across East Cheshire and the surrounding areas. We’re ambitious with plans to build more homes, regenerate local areas and invest in our properties.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team. You will lead on the contract administration of complex investment involving multiple component replacements. This role is responsible for ensuring that contracts meet legal, regulatory, and quality standards while delivering value for money and high levels of tenant satisfaction. You will also be responsible for leading a team of Contract Managers and Customer Liaison Officers on a day-to-day basis to ensure the effective management, delivery, compliance, and performance of social housing asset investment programmes such as kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and roofing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead contract administration for complex investment projects.
- Ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Deliver value for money and high levels of tenant satisfaction.
- Lead and motivate a team of Contract Managers and Customer Liaison Officers.
- Oversee effective management, delivery, compliance, and performance of social housing asset investment programmes.
Requirements
- Proven experience of managing contractors and consultants, gained within a construction, maintenance, or social housing environment.
- Proven experience in leading, developing, and motivating a team.
- A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIH Level 4+, RICS, or equivalent) or substantial experience in a construction-based discipline is essential.
What We Offer
- 29 days holiday per year plus birthday leave and Bank Holidays
- A great pension scheme that’s tailored to suit your needs
- Agile working providing homeworking and flexibility of working hours
- A focus on your health and wellbeing including access to our Health Cash Plan offering a variety of benefits and discounts
- Training and development opportunities – let us help you reach your career goals
- A modern office with a friendly working environment
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Our Values are at the core of everything we do, so we are looking for someone who’s values agree with ours and will embed these too!
If you would like to play a part in driving our business forward as a Senior Contract Manager, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 31st July 2026 (We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)
- Shortlist date: 1st August 2026
- Interview date: TBC
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