This is a key leadership role within Chapel Properties, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of multiple residential projects while shaping how our sites and teams perform. If you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and delivering high-quality homes, this role gives you the scope, influence, and variety to make a genuine impact.
What you'll enjoy:
Managing a portfolio of high-spec residential projects
Leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and site teams
A strong balance of strategic oversight and hands-on problem solving
Autonomy to run your projects your way, within clear processes
Working for a business that values quality, safety, and collaboration
The chance to influence how we work and help improve efficiency and profitability
Company van provided
What you'll be doing
As Contracts Manager, you'll oversee several live projects at once, making sure they're delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the standards our clients expect. You'll work closely with the Contracts Director, commercial team, clients, and site teams to keep projects moving and risks under control.
Day to day, you'll:
Oversee project planning, delivery, and handover
Support the commercial team with buildability and practical insight at pre-start stage
Manage progress, variations, quality, costs, and programmes
Lead and support Project Managers, Supervisors, and operational teams
Ensure Health & Safety and compliance standards are met across all sites
Allocate labour, subcontractors, and materials effectively
Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers
Resolve technical issues and drive design development
Step in for the Contracts Director when required
Support and develop more junior members of the construction team
What we're looking for
Strong experience delivering complex, high-spec residential projects
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Background with a main contractor or residential developer
Confident leader with experience managing and motivating teams
Solid technical knowledge and understanding of JCT contracts
Calm, organised, and solutions-focused under pressure
Comfortable using technology and project management tools
Qualifications
HNC (or equivalent) in Construction Management or related discipline
CIOB (or equivalent) Associate Membership
About you
You'll be professional, confident, and respected by those around you. You communicate clearly, lead by example, and take pride in delivering quality work. You're organised, self-motivated, and always looking for better ways of doing things.
Most importantly, you're a team player who enjoys developing others and contributing to a positive, high-performing culture.
Live our Values and behaviours
The ability to work within and adhere to our employee code of conduct
Trust - We earn TRUST from each other and our customers with our competence, professionalism, honesty and integrity
Respect - We RESPECT and care for our people promoting open communication and fostering a positive culture
Achieve - We are passionate about what we ACHIEVE and deliver to our customers, striving for excellence and continuously improving.
Team - We understand we are stronger together by holding each other accountable to ensure we all succeed. We think TEAM
Pride - We feel a huge sense of PRIDE and satisfaction in delivering what the company stands for and how it operates.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more our client would love to hear from you! Please attach an up to date copy of your CV to the link provided and they will be in direct contact