Assistant Contract Manager

Assistant Contract ManagerBrighton (Can be based either from Chichester, London Bridge or Peterborough as an alternative)Up to £51,700Mobile/ Agile depending on workload

Hyde is looking for an Assistant Contract Manager to join our collaborative and values-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development.

As an Assistant Contract Manager at Hyde, you will support the effective delivery of planned, cyclical and specialist works programmes across our homes. Working closely with Contract Managers, Project Surveyors, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will help monitor performance, track progress, support inspections and ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to agreed standards.

Key Duties

• Support the delivery of planned investment, cyclical and specialist works programmes to agreed time, cost, quality and compliance standards.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections, checking work quality, compliance and contractor reporting accuracy.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, quality standards and value-for-money requirements.
• Support contract administration, including invoice checks, valuations, evidence gathering and accurate record keeping.
• Engage with residents, contractors and internal stakeholders to support clear communication and smooth programme delivery.

Why Join Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde group one of the UK's leading housing providers, managing and owning around 120,000 homes nationwide. We're committed to building safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a strong social purpose, long-term investment plans, and a focus on innovation, Hyde is a place where you can grow your career while making a real difference.

As an Assistant Contract Manager we're seeking someone who can bring:

• Proven experience in property maintenance, building surveying, housing repairs or asset management.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, using initative and organisational skills.
• A proactive mindset and passion for delivering safe homes, good customer outcomes and value for money.
• The ability to undertake site inspections, assess work quality and identify defects, risks or compliance issues.
• Ability to travel across the Hyde portfolio (Peterborough, Brighton, Chichester, London Bridge when required)

The Benefits of Joining Hyde

• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Award-winning flexible benefits platform
• Support for learning and career development
• Hybrid working options available

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, we can better understand the needs of our communities and deliver services that are fair, accessible and impactful.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.