ARC is a specialist recruitment agency covering the Construction, M&E, Industrial, Driving, Recycling and Maintenance Industries
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ARC is an independent agency specialising in the recruitment for the Construction, Maintenance, Industrial, Driving, Recycling and M&E sectors.
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Contracts Manager
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Job Type: Permanant Full time
Location: Wisbech or Cottenham
Rate of pay: £55,000 per annum + 8% car allowance
We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join an established social housing contractor delivering refurbishment and planned maintenance works across residential housing contracts.
The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage social housing refurbishment and maintenance contracts
- Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme and budget
- Monitor health & safety compliance across all sites
- Liaise with clients, tenants, and internal management teams
- Produce progress reports and attend client meetings
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and customer service
- Manage RAMS, site audits, and compliance documentation
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager within social housing
- Strong knowledge of planned works and refurbishment projects
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple sites and teams effectively
- Good understanding of health & safety regulations
- Full UK Driving Licence
- SMSTS certification essential
Desirable
- Experience working with local authorities or housing associations
- First Aid qualification
- Relevant construction qualifications
Please contact our Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position Holli or Maryrisa 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Needham Market
Rate of pay: up to £33,000 DOE
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and motivated Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team within the social housing sector. Supporting the commercial team, you will assist in the financial and contractual management of planned works, reactive maintenance, refurbishment, and decarbonisation projects for housing associations and local authorities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within social housing and gain exposure to repairs, maintenance, and planned investment programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the commercial management of social housing contracts and projects
- Support the preparation of cost estimates, budgets, and valuations
- Process subcontractor applications, payments, and variations
- Help monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities
- Assist in preparing monthly cost reports and forecasts
- Support procurement activities including obtaining quotations and issuing orders
- Work closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Support final accounts and reconciliation processes
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience within construction, maintenance, or social housing
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
- Full UK driving licence
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC
- Working with one of the leading Recruitment agencies with 18 years within the marketplace, recruiting for many of the region’s leading companies.
- In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.
- Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.
- Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).
- On-going assignments
- Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.
- Access to Free online training.
Please contact our Maintenance Recruitment specialists if you are available for this position – 01603 984879
ARC GROUP
A focus on recruitment, a passion for people.
Multi Trade
Job Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location: Cambridge areas
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm
Rate: £180 per day CIS (using own van) + mileage contribution
A well-established property maintenance company responsible for the repairs and upkeep of social housing properties is seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join their responsive maintenance team.
You will be working across occupied domestic properties and void properties, delivering damp and mould treatments, remedial repairs, and associated multi-trade works. This is a long-term, ongoing contract.
Responsibilities of a Damp & Mould Operative / Multi Trader
- Carry out damp and mould remediation works including wash-downs, treatments, sealant application, and preventative measures
- Undertake associated repairs such as patch plastering, painting, basic carpentry, and ventilation improvements
Desirable Experience of a Damp & Mould Operative / Multi Trader
- Previous experience in domestic or social housing
- Multi-skilled background including plastering, painting & decorating, basic plumbing, and carpentry
Please contact our Maintenance Team on 01603 984879
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We are a specialist recruitment agency, recruiting for the Construction, Maintenance, Industrial, Driving, Recycling and M&E sectors across the UK
