Contract Manager

West Kent Housing Association

The Role

Overview

Manage Warm Homes project, delivering energy‑efficiency upgrades and contracts

Key Responsibilities

  • contract management
  • resident engagement
  • project leadership
  • grant funding
  • insulation installation
  • heat pumps

Tasks

-Manage contracts to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. -Keep our residents informed and engaged throughout this energy transformation -Lead our Warm Homes, Wave 3 project, working in partnership with an excellent contractor and our consortium of other housing organisations to deliver impactful government grant-funded initiatives such as external wall insulation, air source heat pumps, and PV panels. -Secure additional funding and grants to support our long-term sustainability goals for technologies such as insulation, PV panels, and electric vehicle chargers.

Requirements

  • driving licence
  • degree
  • project management
  • leadership
  • communication
  • energy efficiency

What You Bring

-Full driving licence. -Education to degree level or equivalent in Building, Construction, or related fields, or relevant Project Management qualifications. -Contract and Project Management experience is essential for this role. -Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. -Proven experience in energy efficiency and funding sourcing is desirable.

The Company

About West Kent Housing Association

-Founded to provide affordable housing and community-driven support. -Manages and develops homes across Kent, focusing on creating sustainable living environments. -Works to enhance local communities through a variety of social and housing projects. -Offers property management and maintenance services for a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. -Aims to increase the availability of affordable homes while maintaining a strong commitment to local residents. -Specializes in providing housing solutions that support a wide range of community needs. -Partners with local councils and businesses to create integrated community spaces. -Noteworthy for its focus on environmental sustainability within residential developments.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Community Services

Energy Efficiency

Low-carbon Initiatives

Specialist Housing for Learning Disabilities

Sheltered Housing

Private Sector Lettings

Housing Management

Planning and Development

Support Services

Welfare Advice

Homelessness Support

Employment Support

Debt Advice

Education Support

Asset Repairs and Servicing

Technological Solutions in Housing

Shared Ownership

Environmental Sustainability

Fuel Poverty Reduction

Elderly Accommodation

Domestic Violence Refuge

Data and Analytics in Housing

Tenant Incentive Schemes