Contracts Manager
New Build Housing – North West
Role Overview
An established and highly regarded residential housebuilder is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its Northern operations, overseeing a portfolio of new-build housing developments across the North West.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of multiple schemes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the delivery of multiple residential housing developments simultaneously
* Ensure service delivery aligns with financial targets and operates within agreed budgets
* Participate in contract reviews with senior leadership and directors
* Develop and implement service plans and key work objectives to meet evolving stakeholder, client, and customer requirements
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and contractors to secure repeat and additional work
* Ensure appropriate staffing, succession, and improvement plans are in place to support performance and profitability
* Prepare and present performance and progress reports to board-level audiences
* Implement systems and processes to prioritise workloads and achieve contract objectives
* Drive customer satisfaction and develop relationships that support future commercial opportunities
* Lead, manage, and motivate project teams, setting clear objectives aligned with strategic service plans
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an accomplished construction professional with a strong background in residential development and contract delivery.
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience overseeing multiple new-build housing developments concurrently
Strong track record managing contractor agreements and working closely with site and contractor management teams
Experience delivering against contractual KPIs, client requirements, and agreed performance measures
Demonstrable leadership and people-management capability
Extensive experience managing Profit & Loss accounts within a contractual environment
Qualifications & Certifications
NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent)
CSCS Black (Management) or White (Academic) Card
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
BREG
Fire Safety (low-rise flats and housing)
Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
Car allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Life assurance
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Employee Assistance Programme