Contract Manager (Repairs & Maintenance)

Contract Manager (Repairs & Maintenance) – Basics

Role: Contract Manager – Repairs & Property Maintenance
Rate: £500 per day (umbrella)
Location: Essex
Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
Working Arrangements: 2–3 days per week in the office

Contract Manager (Repairs & Maintenance) – Overview

• You will be supporting the Repairs and Property Maintenance Services team on a 6‑month temporary basis.
• This role is central to the delivery, oversight, and demobilisation of the current repairs and maintenance contract, delivered by a Tier 1 contractor.

Contract Manager (Repairs & Maintenance) – Key Responsibilities

Service & Contract Management

• Lead the day‑to‑day management of repairs and property maintenance services delivered by Morgan Sindall Property Services.
• Oversee the effective demobilisation of the existing contract, ensuring continuity, quality, and compliance throughout.
• Manage the repairs and property management division to ensure efficient service delivery.

Leadership & Budget Oversight

• Supervise staff and oversee budgetary control within the service area.
• Provide strategic and operational advice to the Assistant Director, Housing Committee, Working Parties, and Members.
• Attend relevant meetings to present reports, updates, and professional recommendations.

Performance, Quality & Reporting

• Produce periodic updates on service quality, performance, and financial status.
• Support the handling of complaints, member enquiries, MP enquiries, and ombudsman cases, ensuring prompt and accurate resolution.
• Assist with compliance activities and ensure regulatory expectations are met across all service areas.

General Duties

• Undertake any tasks appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post to support the smooth running of the service.

Contract Manager (Repairs & Maintenance) – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• Proven experience in contract management (client‑side or contractor‑side).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence and challenge effectively.
• Excellent communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Professional housing qualification.
• Substantial experience in senior‑level housing management.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation.
• Experience developing and operating tenders.
• Experience negotiating with Trade Unions.

How do I apply for this Contract Manager position?

If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Contract Manager position – click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you – via WhatsApp, video message, CV – the more creative the better.