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 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