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Our Southampton team is looking for a Contract Manager who shares our values and is ready to lead the successful delivery of our Response and Maintenance contracts. At Ian Williams, we’re more than just a business, we’re a family that’s been making a difference together for nearly 80 years. Our strong, financially stable foundation means you’ll find security, support, and a place where your skills are valued. We believe in honesty, integrity, and collaboration, blending traditional values with innovation to do the right thing for our people, our customers, and our communities.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the operational delivery of our Response/ Maintenance workstreams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
Inspire and develop your team, including apprentices, through hands-on leadership, motivation, and continuous development
Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract
Oversee recruitment and onboarding, ensuring new team members are effectively integrated and supported
Prioritise health and safety, ensuring all measures are in place, monitored, and adhered to across all sites
Manage resources and reporting, coordinating subcontractors, materials, and plant, while maintaining accurate site reports and taking corrective action when needed
Requirements:
A passion for high standards in health and safety, with strong system controls and leadership by example
Excellent planning and organising skills, ensuring successful delivery, resource management, and quality, while understanding cost and risk
Experience managing direct labour, investing in your team’s growth and maximising their potential
A customer-centric mindset, always delivering in line with expectations
SMSTS qualification and sound working knowledge of health and safety requirements
A trade background (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) is preferred, but not essential
Experience in social housing, response, and maintenance contracts is preferred
Nice to have:
A trade background (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
Experience in social housing, response, and maintenance contracts
What we offer:
Profit share scheme (14% of base salary achieved last year)
Private mileage scheme and fuel card
Enhanced pension or savings scheme
Annual pay reviews
Life, medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
Training & development opportunities
Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity