Location: London & South East
Salary: £50,000- £55,000 DOE + Car Allowance, Fuel Card, Bonus Scheme
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Ready to lead major painting contracts without the micromanagement?
If you're an experienced Painting Contracts Manager looking for autonomy, stability and long-term progression this could be the move.
This is an established, growing contractor delivering high-volume painting and decorating works across residential and commercial portfolios. Youll take full ownership of multiple contracts, leading teams, protecting margin and ensuring exceptional quality delivery.
Whats in it for you? Car allowance + fuel card
Performance-related bonus
Long-term pipeline of secured work
Real autonomy manage your contracts your way
Structured development and progression support
Supportive senior leadership team
Stable, reputable contractor with strong client relationships
The Role Contracts Manager (Painting) Youll oversee multiple live contracts across London and the South East, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably and to specification.
Key Responsibilities: Managing multiple painting & decorating contracts
Ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards
Leading site teams and supervisors
Managing subcontractors and direct labour
Monitoring programme, productivity and margin
Enforcing Health & Safety compliance (SMSTS level)
Client liaison and stakeholder meetings
Reviewing variations and controlling costs
Supporting recruitment and development of site teams
What were looking for 5+ years experience as a Contracts Manager within painting & decorating
10+ years industry experience
SMSTS (essential)
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Painting & Decorating (preferred)
Strong commercial awareness and margin control
Experience managing social housing, commercial or refurbishment contracts
CSCS Manager / Supervisor card
Full UK Driving Licence
Why this opportunity stands out This isnt a sit-behind-a-desk contracts role. Youll be visible, hands-on and empowered. The business has strong systems in place, secured frameworks and a steady pipeline giving you security without stagnation.
If you want progression, responsibility and the chance to genuinely influence project delivery this is a strong move.
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