Contract Performance Manager

Salary £56,109.27

Location Hybrid - Milton Keynes, Rushden, or Peterborough

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Join Amplius as a Contract Performance Manager, where you'll oversee planned works contracts from mobilisation to completion. Working with contractors, colleagues, and customers, you'll help deliver safe, high-quality homes while driving strong performance, compliance, value for money, and continuous improvement.

Salary: £56,109.27 per year

Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract

Your week: 36.25 hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5.15pm

Location: Hybrid, with a weekly presence in either our Milton Keynes, Rushden, or Peterborough office.

You can read about our fantastic colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits

Snapshot of your role

Manage planned works contracts from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets quality standards.
Support procurement activities, including tender development, contractor selection, and contract mobilisation.
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs and contractual obligations, taking action to address any issues.
Manage contract risks, variations, defects, disputes, and payment applications while maintaining commercial control.
Work with internal teams to deliver inspections, maintain compliance, and ensure high standards of health and safety.
Build strong relationships with contractors, colleagues, customers, and tenant representatives to support effective service delivery.
Produce accurate performance, financial, and compliance reports, using data to identify improvements and manage risks.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

HNC/HND in a construction-related discipline, with membership of (or eligibility to join) RICS, CIOB, or another relevant professional body
Proven experience managing contracts and planned works programmes within social housing or another regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement, performance management, health and safety, and housing compliance requirements.
Excellent commercial, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing budgets, risks, and contractor performance.
A proactive, customer-focused approach with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while using data to drive improvements.

Important – The right to work in the UK is an essential requirement. We do not provide sponsorship.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Closing: 16 August

Interviews in Milton Keynes: 21 August

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.