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Contract Manager

🌟 Join WPS as a Contract Manager – Living Space South Maintenance 🌟📍 Location: Hammersmith💼 Type: Full-Time, Permanent💰 Salary: Competitive Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance services? WPS is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee our Living Space South Maintenance division, managing a diverse portfolio including DTD, Voids, Planned and Disrepair workstreams with a turnover between £2m–£12m per annum. 🔧 What You’ll Be Doing Lead and develop a high-performing team of supervisors, engineers, planners, and administrators. Ensure profitable delivery of contracts while maintaining top-tier health & safety and service standards. Drive operational excellence through effective resource management, performance reporting, and client engagement. Collaborate with commercial and business development teams to identify growth opportunities. Champion SHEQ standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. 📈 Key Responsibilities Daily management of service operations and contract delivery. Financial oversight including operating and capital budgets. Staff onboarding, performance reviews, and leadership development. Client liaison, complaint resolution, and KPI achievement. Monthly reporting and contribution to strategic planning. 🎯 What We’re Looking For Qualifications: HNC (or equivalent) in Construction, SMSTS/IOSH. Experience: Minimum 3 years leading a successful unit in construction or social housing. Skills: Strong leadership, financial acumen, excellent communication, and project management. Knowledge: Housing maintenance legislation, KPI management, contract mobilisation, and SHEQ awareness. 🚀 Why Join WPS? Be part of a forward-thinking team with opportunities for career progression to Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Regional Director. Make a real impact in the housing maintenance sector. Work in a supportive, collaborative, and empowering environment.Ready to take the next step in your career?Apply now and help us shape the future of maintenance services at WPS! ✨Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Contract Supervisor

🌟 Contract Supervisor – Full Time, Permanent📍 Location: Hammersmith💰 Salary: Competitive Are you ready to lead with purpose and drive operational excellence? WPS is seeking a Contract Supervisor to join our dynamic team in Hammersmith. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.🔧 About the RoleAs a Contract Supervisor, you’ll support the Project Lead and manage a team of administrators, operatives, and subcontractors. You’ll ensure service delivery across Voids, Disrepair, Day-to-Day Repairs, and Planned Works, maintaining high standards and customer satisfaction. You’ll also step up to lead the contract when needed.🗂️ Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations and resource optimisation Ensure timely completion of work orders and KPI targets Manage and support workforce and subcontractors Conduct inspections, quality checks, and performance reviews Lead toolbox talks, team meetings, and client communications Investigate complaints and support continuous improvement Maintain health & safety standards and compliance🎓 What We’re Looking ForKnowledge & Experience: Housing maintenance legislation and best practices Site management and planned works experience Strong commercial awareness and KPI understandingQualifications: Trade-related qualification SSSTS, Asbestos Awareness, Scaffold InspectionsSkills: Leadership and team motivation Effective communication and problem-solving Strong IT and reporting skillsBehaviours: Supportive, assertive, and organised Results-driven with a strong work ethic Excellent timekeeping and initiative🚀 Why Join WPS? Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team Opportunity for career progression to Senior Supervisor or Operations Manager Make a meaningful impact in your communityReady to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become a key player in delivering excellence at WPS! 💼✨Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Site Manager

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our planned team, working in partnership with a long-standing social housing provider. This role will focus primarily on kitchen and bathroom (K&B) refurbishment works across occupied properties.🔧 Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site operations for planned K&B works. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Liaise with tenants, subcontractors, and client representatives to maintain strong working relationships. Monitor health & safety compliance and carry out regular site inspections. Manage site documentation, progress reports, and snagging lists.👤 Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Site Manager in social housing environments. Strong background in kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme targets. SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS qualifications desirable.🤝 Why Join Us? Be part of a collaborative team delivering meaningful improvements to tenants’ homes. Work with a trusted social housing partner with a strong reputation. Opportunities for career development and training.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Site Manager

WPS are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our planned team, working in partnership with a long-standing social housing provider. This role will focus primarily on kitchen and bathroom (K&B) refurbishment works across occupied properties.🔧 Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site operations for planned K&B works. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Liaise with tenants, subcontractors, and client representatives to maintain strong working relationships. Monitor health & safety compliance and carry out regular site inspections. Manage site documentation, progress reports, and snagging lists.👤 Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a Site Manager in social housing environments. Strong background in kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme targets. SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS qualifications desirable.🤝 Why Join Us? Be part of a collaborative team delivering meaningful improvements to tenants’ homes. Work with a trusted social housing partner with a strong reputation. Opportunities for career development and training.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting