Contract manager
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,576 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | S1 4EB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | South Yorkshire Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 10578 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager to work within our Property Services team. We are a forward thinking, values driven department, the role is based in our Rockingham Street offices.
We are looking for a Contract Manager to oversee a team that deliver and supervise maintenance contracts for responsive repairs, stock investment works and specialist works from tender through to final completion and then manage those contracts. The type of manager we are looking for should have knowledge of delivering maintenance services and in-depth knowledge of maintenance legislation and regulation for social Housing. We want a manager committed to deliver excellent services that exceed customer expectations and deliver value for money for SYHA. Technical knowledge is essential for this post.
For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.
Job Description:
Salary scale 5B £41,576 - £45,287 per annum, pro rata
37 hours per week
Essential Car User allowance
Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme
Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
Pension contribution
More about the role:
The role is responsible for delivering maintenance services for SYHA assets and customers
The role involves managing contracts and Officers delivering responsive repairs contracts by an inhouse team and subcontractors
The successful applicant will need to have a broad knowledge of statutory compliance for servicing especially on our LiveWell schemes and their communal facilities
Responsible for delivering and monitoring DMC works and reports in response to Awaabs law .
Responsible for managing disrepair claims and cases
Responsible for a team of Property Services Officers delivering contracts
Responsible for void works
Responsible for managing Stock Condition data
Report to Head of Maintenance
Who you are:
Have strong line management skills
Have IT skills to project manage and experience of working with Housing Management systems
Great organisational and recording skills
Budget Management skills
Good problem solver and decision maker
Legislative and regulatory requirement knowledge for Social Housing and Registered Care schemes
Knowledge of gas servicing regulation and legislation
Technical Knowledge of Construction and Building Maintenance
Excellent communication skills
Passionate about customers and service delivery
Who we are:
At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.
Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.
Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Click here to apply: https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/contract-manager-601609.html
For an Informal Discussion Contact: Shelley Naylor, Head of Maintenance on 0114 2900222
Closing Date: 3rd January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
We are looking for a Contract Manager to oversee a team that deliver and supervise maintenance contracts for responsive repairs, stock investment works and specialist works from tender through to final completion and then manage those contracts. The type of manager we are looking for should have knowledge of delivering maintenance services and in-depth knowledge of maintenance legislation and regulation for social Housing. We want a manager committed to deliver excellent services that exceed customer expectations and deliver value for money for SYHA. Technical knowledge is essential for this post.
For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.
Job Description:
Salary scale 5B £41,576 - £45,287 per annum, pro rata
37 hours per week
Essential Car User allowance
Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme
Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
Pension contribution
More about the role:
The role is responsible for delivering maintenance services for SYHA assets and customers
The role involves managing contracts and Officers delivering responsive repairs contracts by an inhouse team and subcontractors
The successful applicant will need to have a broad knowledge of statutory compliance for servicing especially on our LiveWell schemes and their communal facilities
Responsible for delivering and monitoring DMC works and reports in response to Awaabs law .
Responsible for managing disrepair claims and cases
Responsible for a team of Property Services Officers delivering contracts
Responsible for void works
Responsible for managing Stock Condition data
Report to Head of Maintenance
Who you are:
Have strong line management skills
Have IT skills to project manage and experience of working with Housing Management systems
Great organisational and recording skills
Budget Management skills
Good problem solver and decision maker
Legislative and regulatory requirement knowledge for Social Housing and Registered Care schemes
Knowledge of gas servicing regulation and legislation
Technical Knowledge of Construction and Building Maintenance
Excellent communication skills
Passionate about customers and service delivery
Who we are:
At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.
Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.
Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Click here to apply: https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/contract-manager-601609.html
For an Informal Discussion Contact: Shelley Naylor, Head of Maintenance on 0114 2900222
Closing Date: 3rd January 2026
Interview Date: TBC
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