Contract Manager – Water

Title: Contract Manager –
Water 

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £40,649  per annum to £44,825 per annum dependant on
experience plus essential car allowance £1,300*.

 Grade: 8

Reporting Office: London, Stratford 

Persona: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked
from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025 at 11pm

Interview Dates: To be confirmed 

Role Profile - Contract Manager-

Benefits include:  Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Join our Asbestos and Water Compliance Team at L&Q:

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join our Water Team and play a key role in an essential compliance area. The role will be managing the water contractors and work alongside the Senior Water Hygiene Officer in ensuring works are completed by a high-performing supply chain. We need a well-motivated individual who is passionate about keeping our residents, our colleagues and our contractors safe.

The role reports to the Asbestos and Water Compliance Manager and the team operates within the Property and Investment Directorate

Your impact in the role:

·       Strong management of the contractors who deliver essential services in ensuring ongoing compliance

·       Working with the rest of the organisation to demonstrate effective compliance systems and operations

·       Overseeing critical works which will maintain our KPIs and ensure that we are meeting our compliance targets and demonstrating our meeting of the requirements of both legislation and guidance

What you'll bring:

·       Hold the P901 Legionella and Water Management qualification, NEBOSH General Certificate

·       Has previous experience of working in the Water Pumps and Water Hygiene environment

·       Knowledge of the practical application of water legislation and Water Pumps servicing and maintenance, knowledge of the servicing requirements relating to Laundry Equipment and Disabled Toilets

·       Knowledge of water related databases such as Zeta and how they relate to compliance

·       Good communication skills, able to work collaboratively within a team interacting with internal and external customers stakeholders at all levels Good report writing and presenting information skills

·       Able to demonstrate strong organisational and strategic planning skills, along with effective time management

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email

About L&Q:

We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.  Click here to read more.

At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us

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