Your new company
We're looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading housebuilder operating across the South East. This is a key role where you'll be responsible for overseeing multiple residential sites, making sure everything runs smoothly-from build quality and safety to budgets and timelines. You'll be working closely with Site Managers, supporting and guiding them to deliver great results while keeping projects on track and customers happy. Projects vary but are typically multiphased new build schemes, Mix of both RC frame low-level apartments and traditional build houses/townhouses, 100 - 500 units.
Your new role
Reporting to the Construction Director, you'll be hands-on with planning and programming work, managing costs, and ensuring all health and safety and NHBC standards are met. Regular site visits, subcontractor meetings, and quality inspections will be part of your routine, as well as keeping an eye on customer care issues and helping to resolve them quickly.
What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone with solid experience in a similar role-whether that's as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Build Manager-ideally within a high-volume housebuilding environment. You'll need to be confident managing multiple sites, have a good understanding of construction legislation, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office. Strong communication and leadership skills are a must, along with the ability to stay organised and work well under pressure.
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll get a competitive salary, car allowance or salary sacrifice scheme, annual bonus, 25-day holiday (plus bank holidays), pension, life assurance, and access to schemes like ShareSave, Cycle to Work, and holiday purchase. There are also great opportunities for learning and development.
What you need to do now
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