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Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant. The Contract Manager is accountable for contract performance, budget delivery, compliance, resource planning, client satisfaction and the achievement of all KPI and SLA commitments. This role sets the operational strategy for the service, ensures the team delivers day-to-day performance, and drives continuous improvement, innovation, and service transformation across the contract.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strategic leadership and full commercial, operational, and client-relationship ownership of the contract
Accountable for contract performance, budget delivery, compliance, resource planning, client satisfaction and the achievement of all KPI and SLA commitments
Set the operational strategy for the service
Ensure the team delivers day-to-day performance
Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and service transformation across the contract
Ensure and monitor robust adherence to RAMS, training requirements, accreditations, and quality assurance processes
Sign off service-critical documentation including risk registers, improvement plans, method changes and technical guidance
Ensure the relevant team member maintains accurate records, system utilisation, and reporting processes
Provide leadership to ensure the contract operates efficiently, safely, and in line with contractual terms
Define and communicate operational strategy, workstream priorities, and performance targets for the team
Oversee integration of new technologies, process improvements, and transformation activities to enhance service delivery
Lead strategic planning for resource levels, recruitment, supply chain arrangements, subcontractor strategy, and long-term service capability
Maintain full accountability for meeting or exceeding contract KPIs by ensuring consistent usage of the digital reporting platforms
Review daily/weekly WIP, backlog, jeopardy, no access, follow-ons, voids performance, and urgent works
Lead monthly/quarterly contract meetings, presenting performance, financial updates, risk positions, and improvement plans
Overall responsibility of the contract P&L, ensuring profitability, financial accuracy, and control of commercial risk
Drive commercial awareness across operational teams, ensuring correct SOR usage, variation control, and value-for-money procurement
Work closely with the Commercial and Finance teams to forecast revenue, manage cost lines, track material budgets, and ensure accurate valuations
Lead subcontractor strategy including onboarding, performance management, audit checks and commercial governance
Requirements:
Proven ability to manage contracts with complex KPI frameworks
Commercial acumen
Strong understanding of building maintenance, repair methodologies, and relevant trade practices
Formal qualification or recognised training within the property repairs and maintenance sector
Demonstrable knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance requirements, and safe working practices
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across different workstreams
Knowledge and Experience of using NHF SOR codes and other pricing models
Demonstrable experience building strong, senior-level client relationships
What we offer:
Company vehicle and fuel card
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
Long-service awards at key milestones
Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
One paid volunteer day each year
Ongoing training, development and real career progression, Axis promotes from within