Contracts Manager

We are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join our dynamic, successful and growing team on a 15 Year Partnership contract with L&Q. Above role requires proven experience in managing multiple refurbishment projects within social housing market simultaneously that includes but not limited to - design scaffolding, flat & pitched roofing, internal works programmes (K&B’s), retrofit works and other similar scope.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team within the Planned Works Hub with the aim to grow the client base.

Joining us as a Contracts Manager, you’ll lead delivery teams, assessing resource requirements and will be supporting the management of the day-to-day activities. You’ll ensure that all team objectives are met within overall time, cost, and budget

constraints. You’ll drive excellent service standards, influencing profitability and basic budget management, Health, Safety & Environmental management, and compliance, whilst ensuring exceptional customer relationships are maintained.

With a detailed understanding of operational, commercial, and contractual KPIs, you’ll manage and maximise operational service delivery and productivity, promoting a clear focus on quality assurance, service accessibility and responsiveness, maximining client involvement and feedback. This is an opportunity to grow the client base and grow with the company.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has exceptional leadership skills to lead and motivate a range of teams to deliver excellent services. We’d like you to be a critical thinker with good problem-solving skills and have experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management.

Candidate will also have a proven track record in managing multiple refurbishment projects within social housing market simultaneously that includes but not limited to - design scaffolding, flat & pitched roofing, internal works programmes (K&B’s), retrofit works and other similar scope.

An NVQ Level 6 (or CIOB L4 Diploma), First Aid at Work and SMSTS is a must. CISRS Scaffolding Inspection and IOSH qualifications are desirable.

You must also hold a Black CSCS Card or be working towards this.

You must hold a valid full or automatic UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months as a company vehicle will be provided as you’ll be required to travel to sites around the area.

Apply today and make a lasting impact.

Why Join Lovell?

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourageand value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

Benefits

• Holidays - 26 days + ability to purchase additional holiday (Pro-rated)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Digital GP and Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Sharesave scheme
• Access to our discount portal, LifeStyle Hub

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.