Contracts Manager in UK

Company DescriptionUnited Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK.

We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future.

Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

United Living Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods.

From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.

Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.

New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind.

We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.

Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all.

At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.

Job DescriptionAbout the roleHere at United Living our responsive team is growing and we are recruiting a Contract Manager to come and join us.

We are looking for a candidate that has experience of managing contracts, overseeing direct labour and supply chain models and implementing efficiencies.

Our ideal candidate will already be a Contract Manager managing a repairs delivery model up.

Experience in Housing is preferred but not essential.

Our commercial and operational teams are integrated to ensure that we offer best value and service to our clients.

Procurement will be a major part of the role, including negotiating packages of work with our subcontractors and supply chain partners. 

About you5 Years’ experience working for a maintenance/main contractorLeadership experienceGood data interrogation skillsValid driving licenceCompetent use in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel TrackersExcellent client engagement skillsExcellent Health and Safety AwarenessExcellent people skills and the ability to drive performance from your team of staffQualificationsSMSTS Additional InformationIf you are a Contracts Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growthImmediate interview for qualified candidatesHow to Apply:If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration.

Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.

If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable