Senior Contracts Manager

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to lead portfolio of contracts across London and the Southeast, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be responsible for driving operational performance, managing client relationships, and ensuring profitability across your contracts.

What You’ll Do

* Oversees a portfolio of contracts across regions; sets delivery strategy and ensures alignment with organisational objectives.

* Acts as senior strategic partner to clients; leads contract governance boards; shape long term partnership models and commercial strategy.

* Own multi contract financial strategy; drive commercial performance; lead forecasting, risk management, and commercial governance.

* Oversee cross contract resource planning; optimise workforce deployment; lead strategic programme recovery and optimisation.

* Lead quality strategy across contracts; drive defect reduction programmes; set technical standards and governance frameworks.

* Lead performance governance across contracts; set KPI frameworks; drive data led decision making and continuous improvement.

* Lead cross departmental alignment; represent the business at senior forums; influence organisational decision making.

* Lead bid strategy; shape commercial propositions; identify new markets; contribute to long term business growth planning.

About You

* Proven track record of leading multi contract portfolios or large scale programmes.

* Extensive experience managing planned maintenance or social housing contracts.

* Deep understanding of contract management, commercial strategy, and financial governance.

* Strong knowledge of social housing regulations, compliance frameworks, and sector wide best practice.

* Advanced understanding of CDM, Health & Safety legislation, and Building Safety Act requirements.

* Knowledge of procurement strategy, supply chain development, and commercial negotiation.

* Strong understanding of data driven performance management and KPI governance.

* Broad technical knowledge of building maintenance, repairs, and planned works.

* Confident presenting to senior stakeholders, governance boards, and clients.

* Strong commercial experience including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

* Experience leading managers, developing teams, and shaping organisational culture.

* Demonstrated success in driving performance improvement and operational excellence.

What We Offer

* Base Salary up to £80,000 based upon experience

* Car allowance

* Pension scheme and life assurance

* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

* Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)

* 1 paid volunteer day

* £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation

* Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why AxisCLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know