National Contract Delivery Manager

We're Hiring: National Contract Delivery Manager at Progress Housing Group.

Department: Property Services

Salary: £47,754 - £50,265

Location: Leyland

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Join Our Legacy of Change and Community

At Progress Housing Group, we're more than just homes, we're a community. With 900+ passionate colleagues, we're committed to making a difference every day, supporting people to live independently and thrive. We're now looking for an experienced National Contract Delivery Managerto join our team on a Full Time Permanent basis. This role offers full-time hours hours per week)

About the role

Progress Housing Group is seeking a skilled and motivated National Contract Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of planned investment works and maintenance services across our national property portfolio. This includes homes within general needs, independent living, Progress Living, and Reside with Progress schemes. The successful candidate will ensure programmes are delivered efficiently, with a strong focus on value for money, statutory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This agile role involves managing the operational delivery of external contractors, overseeing planned improvements, major works, and compliance activities. You'll lead a team of two Contract Surveyors, fostering a high-performing, safety-focused culture and ensuring consistent service quality. The role also includes procurement, budget management, and performance monitoring, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and collaborative working.

We're looking for a confident and experienced leader with a solid background in property maintenance and investment programmes, and excellent contract management skills. You'll be a key representative of Progress Housing Group, working flexibly across home, office, and community settings, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers through the delivery of high-quality housing services.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in leading service delivery and contractor performance across operational areas.
• A proven track record in supporting and developing teams to meet targets and improve outcomes.
• Ability to monitor KPIs and produce performance reports.
• Experience in driving process improvements and service innovation.
• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and customer standards.
• A collaborative and adaptable approach to working with customers and colleagues
• A full UK Driver License with use of your own vehicle.

Why Progress?

Because we're people-focused, genuine, and forward-thinking. We care deeply about our colleagues and communities, and we'll support you to grow in a role that really matters.

At Progress Housing Group, our values drive everything we do:

• We are people-focused - we treat everyone fairly and understand the diverse needs of our customers and colleagues.
• We are forward-thinking - we search for and implement innovative solutions to overcome challenges.
• We are genuine - we are open, honest, and energetic in all that we do.
• We are expert - we use our knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible service.
• We are collaborative - we work together with partners, tenants, and communities to achieve more.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now, upload your CV, and complete our short application. Be sure to include a supporting statement that highlights why you're a great fit for this role.

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 9th November 2025

Interview date: Week commencing the 17th November 2025

We welcome applications from everyone, especially from underrepresented groups. Inclusion matters here.