Senior Contracts Manager - Retrofit (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months to Permanent)

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid working available - travel required for the role) Salary: £80,000 per annumContract Type: Fixed Term (12 months, or permanent)

We are working with a leading social housing provider committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes and creating positive outcomes for communities. With a strong focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the organisation is driving forward an ambitious retrofit programme to support its net zero targets.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager - Retrofit to lead the delivery of a large-scale retrofit programme. This role will play a critical part in improving the energy performance of residential properties while ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimising disruption to residents.

You will take full ownership of programme delivery, from contractor mobilisation through to construction and handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with PAS 2035 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale retrofit programme, ensuring quality, safety and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Oversee all construction activities, ensuring effective cost control, risk management and minimal impact on residents.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance, systems and processes.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance through KPIs, audits and performance reviews, addressing issues proactively.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory and legislative requirements, including PAS 2035 and relevant building and M&E regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to review retrofit designs and ensure alignment with British Standards and best practice.
• Monitor and report on programme progress, risks, financial performance and customer outcomes to senior stakeholders and funding bodies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal departments and external partners to support integrated delivery.
• Support team development, performance management and wellbeing.

About You / Essential Criteria

• Proven experience delivering retrofit programmes at scale.
• Experience managing complex construction or retrofit contracts within housing, property or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, PAS standards (including PAS 2035, PAS 2030 and PAS 63100) and industry best practice. xbpsjku
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across geographically dispersed projects.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle

For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on and email a copy of your CV.