Strategic Contracts and Cost Manager

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for ateb to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Contracts & Cost Manager to join their Property Directorate, supporting the delivery of quality housing outcomes and sustainable development. If you're passionate about value-driven procurement, contract management, and improving social housing through innovation and customer focus, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Energy & Planned Services Manager, you'll be responsible for cost planning and the effective management of high-value construction and retrofit projects, including WHQS and decarbonisation programmes. This role is central to delivering planned maintenance, major works, and responsive maintenance to ateb customers' satisfaction, ensuring ateb homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) and their Net Zero ambitions.

You will:

Lead cost planning and financial forecasting for major housing projects
Support procurement activities in line with PCR 2015 and Welsh policies
Administer and manage construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
Monitor contractor performance and embed social value and CSR principles
Provide detailed reports for grant applications (e.g., ORP, Eco4)
Work with tenants and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
Support our Assurance Framework through effective risk, co...