Job Description

Full Time - Monday - Friday 0900- 1700

Remote with one day per week at our Repairs Contractors Peterborough office.

We are excited to be sourcing for a newly created Contract Manager role to lead the commercial and contractual management of our planned capital and cyclical works programmes. This strategic position ensures value for money, compliance, and robust financial control across frameworks and call-off agreements.


You will act as the contract owner, providing governance and commercial assurance, and work closely with senior stakeholders including the Assistant Director of Asset Management and Finance Director. A key responsibility is conducting open-book financial reviews with contractors to ensure transparency and identify efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a Contract Management Plan (CMP) including KPIs and risk registers. Provide strategic commercial reports on budget performance, risk analysis, and supplier compliance. Monitor budgets, validate contractor payment applications, and manage variations. Support procurement processes and embed sustainability and social value requirements in contracts. Drive continuous improvement and maintain audit readiness.

You will have:

Strong understanding of contract management principles (NEC/JCT). Proven experience in commercial management for planned works or construction projects. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or Business/Finance. Professional membership (RICS, MCIOB, CIPS) desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic contract management and deliver real value for our organisation and our residents.

Additional Information

DBS check required (Basic). Ability to travel to Peterborough weekly and hold a full driving licence.

The full JD is available to view below


We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient interest is received. Therefore, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply without delay!



INDHIGH


A commercial business with a social heart, our vision is to create opportunities that change lives through our drive, expertise, resources and passion.


Our dynamic approach has made us one of the region's leading providers of affordable homes for rent and sale. Developing new homes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and the surrounding area, we're committed to increasing the supply of affordable homes in the communities where they are needed most. Agility and innovation are central to our approach to adapting to change, and we'll continue to grow our business in today's fast-paced operating environment.


There's more to building communities than building houses. In addition to providing quality homes and delivering excellent landlord services, we also provide care at home and at our two extra care communities in Peterborough as well as around the clock support through our LifeLine personal alarm service. Our community investment programme sees us working with specialist partners to bring a range of employment, wellbeing and family-friendly services to the heart of our communities, with a rapidly expanding digital support offer too.


You can find out more

about us

and the

services we offer our residents

on the CKH website.


Members of the National Housing Federation, PlaceShapers, Homes for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, the CBI and BuildEast.