Job Description:

Repairs Contract Manager

Contract Manager – Responsive Repairs | Maintenance Operations Manager | Social Housing

• Job Title: Repairs Contract Manager (Social Housing Maintenance)

• Location: Winchester (and surrounding contract patch)

• Salary Bracket: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

• Contract Type: Temp-to-Perm (Long-term career pathway on a major framework)

• Core Mechanics: Responsive Repairs, P&L Accountability, SOR Codes, KPI Management

Are you an experienced Repairs Contract Manager, Maintenance Contract Manager, or Operations Manager with a proven track record in social housing Looking for an immediate, high-paying contract manager role with a seamless permanent pathway in the Winchester area

We are urgently recruiting a Repairs Contract Manager to assume full operational, financial, and commercial responsibility for a major responsive repairs and maintenance framework covering the Hampshire patch.

This position is ideal for a commercially sharp, driven leader who excels at managing direct labor forces, coordinating multi-trade sub-contractors, controlling substantial budgets, and driving strict KPI compliance.

Why Apply for This Contract Manager Position

• Premium Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum.

• Job Security: Seamless temp-to-perm transition offering an immediate start backed by a long-term contract framework.

• Localized Leadership: Head up a high-performing regional team directly within the Winchester patch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Delivery: Oversee the day-to-day operations of a high-volume responsive repairs and maintenance framework, ensuring seamless execution across all trade workstreams.

• Financial & P&L Control: Manage the contract budget, control profit and loss (P&L), and utilize Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes to audit subcontractor accounts and maximize profitable delivery margins.

• KPI Management: Track, analyze, and optimize core performance indicators (KPIs) to drive first-time fix rates, minimize turnaround timelines, and maintain excellent tenant satisfaction.

• Compliance & Safety: Enforce an uncompromised Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) culture across all live sites, ensuring absolute compliance with current housing regulations and building codes.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of escalation, building robust relationships with housing officers, local authority clients, and internal commercial teams.

Requirements:

• Sector Experience: Proven background as a Contract Manager or Operations Manager running high-volume responsive repairs and maintenance frameworks directly for a principal social housing contractor or local authority.

• Commercial Acumen: Deep familiarity with SOR pricing structures, budget management, variations control, and sub-contractor procurement.

• Certifications: A valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or IOSH Managing Safely is preferred.

• Mobility: Must hold a full UK Driving Licence to manage operations across the Winchester contract patch.

How to Apply:

If you are an assertive, commercially astute Repairs Contract Manager ready to lead a prominent housing framework in Winchester, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for an immediate review.

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