Job Description:

Location: South London (Hybrid, 2 days in office)
Contract: 6 months
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Special Projects Contracts Manager to join a South London Local Authority on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will focus on managing high-risk building safety and fire compliance contracts across a large social housing portfolio, with a particular emphasis on end-to-end procurement and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities
·Lead end-to-end procurement exercises, including developing specifications, tendering, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation.
·Manage specialist contractors delivering fire safety investigations, external wall assessments and compliance surveys.
·Monitor contractor performance, ensuring delivery against agreed KPIs, budgets and timescales.
·Oversee contract administration, financial management and compliance with relevant building safety regulations.
·Work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and legal teams to manage contractual risks and support remediation programmes.

Essential Experience
·Strong contract management experience within social housing, ideally within a local authority or housing association.
·Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement exercises within a social housing environment.
·Experience managing contractors throughout the full contract lifecycle.
·Strong understanding of housing governance, procurement processes and commercial contract management.
·Experience in fire safety, building compliance, planned maintenance or repairs contracts would be highly advantageous.

Please note: This is not a purely procurement-focused position. Candidates must demonstrate both hands-on procurement experience and strong contractor management skills within social housing.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send your application today.
 
If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

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