Painting Contracts Manager Location: London Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 (DOE) Ready to lead and drive high-quality painting projects across London? Hays are recruitment is looking for an experienced Painting Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple projects across London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior professional to step into a leadership role, overseeing operations, managing teams, and ensuring exceptional delivery across a diverse project portfolio. Key Responsibilities • Oversee multiple painting & decorating contracts across London • Take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-start through to completion • Manage site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors across various locations • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality • Carry out regular site visits, inspections, and quality audits • Act as the main point of contact for clients and senior stakeholders • Oversee health & safety compliance, RAMS reviews, and site standards • Monitor project performance, reporting progress to senior management • Support planning, resourcing, and programme delivery across all contracts What We’re Looking For • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Painting & Decorating • SMSTS (essential) • Full UK Driving Licence • 10 years’ commercial painting experience • Proven experience managing multiple projects at Contracts Manager level • Strong leadership and people management skills • Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities • A proactive, driven approach with a strong focus on quality and HSE Benefits • Competitive salary •Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role • Strong pipeline of secured work across London • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Ongoing training and career development opportunities ✔ Additional annual leave ✔ Enhanced maternity & paternity leave ✔ Employee referral scheme4797657