Job Title: Construction Contracts Manager
Location: East-Sussex (office-based with site visits across the region)
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:30-17:00 (plus travel as required)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum Based On experience + benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join a well-established and reputable specialist contractor. The business delivers high-quality construction, refurbishment, and roofing projects, with a strong focus on heritage and listed buildings.
This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from inception through to completion. The position combines both site-based management and office coordination, requiring a proactive and commercially aware individual who can operate with minimal supervision.
Projects are typically high-end refurbishments and extensions, often involving complex heritage works, with values ranging from £500,000 to £1 million.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing multiple construction projects from start to finish
* Overseeing contracts, budgets, and cost control
* Pricing and managing project variations in collaboration with internal teams
* Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
* Coordinating and managing subcontractors and site teams
* Procuring materials and managing supplier relationships
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations across all projects
* Programming and scheduling works to meet deadlines
* Balancing on‑site supervision with office‑based planning and reporting
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Proven experience delivering construction projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
* Strong background in refurbishment, ideally including heritage or listed buildings
* SMSTS qualification
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
* Strong commercial awareness, including contracts and variations
* Excellent organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Desirable
* Additional qualifications such as NVQ Level 6, Black Card (or equivalent advanced CSCS)
* Strong Health & Safety knowledge and practical application
* Experience within specialist construction sectors (e.g. roofing, restoration, or conservation works)
* Good IT skills
Working Pattern
* Full-time, permanent role
* Office-based with regular site visits
* Working hours: 07:30-17:00 (plus travel as required)
Benefits
* Auto-enrolment pension (5% employee / 3% employer after 3 months)
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Use of company vehicle during working hours
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