Project Director

We are seeking a seasoned Contractor Manager to lead our social housing repairs contract in South London. As a key member of our team, you will oversee the delivery of responsive, planned, disrepair, and void works. Your mission is to achieve target profits, enhance contract turnover, and ensure rigorous compliance with Health and Safety standards.

• Lead with Vision: Supervise and inspire a dedicated team of Supervisors, Administrators, Planners, and Operatives to achieve outstanding results.
• Commercial Partner: Collaborate with the Commercial team to identify and resolve invoicing issues affecting contract profit and loss margins.
• Safety Leader: Champion Health and Safety compliance, strictly following our Operating Framework to maintain a safe working environment.
• Customer Champion: Drive customer satisfaction across the contract, ensuring every interaction is positive and impactful.
• Master Scheduler: Ensure the scheduling team accurately books large multi-trade jobs, confirming necessary trades and timelines.
• Policy Enforcer: Ensure strict adherence to attendance, mobile phone use, driving, no smoking, and substance use policies, taking decisive action when necessary.

• Industry Expertise: Extensive experience in the Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance sector at a principal contractor.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in managing large Maintenance contracts.
• Leadership Skills: Experience in overseeing a large and diverse direct labour organization and supply chain.
• Safety First: Strong background in Health and Safety Management with proven compliance.
• Commercial Acumen: Insightful and strategic in managing large Maintenance contracts.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Health and Safety Management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage large Maintenance contracts. They will be highly organized, an excellent communicator, and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. The salary for this role is £55,000 - £58,000 (Basic Salary) plus benefits.