Contracts Director
Oxford
£80,000 to £90,000 + Progression to Director + Employee-Owned Business + Company Car or Allowance + Bonus
This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager looking to join a long-standing and well-respected regional contractor, focusing on high-quality education and heritage projects, with the opportunity to progress and play a pivotal role in the future of the business.
Are you a Contracts Manager with experience delivering refurbishment and new build projects in the education sector? Do you want to work for a business with a great local reputation and a strong pipeline of prestigious projects? Are you looking for a leadership role with long-term progression?
This construction company, established nearly 150 years ago, is known for its high standards, local focus, and exceptional relationships with clients in the Oxford area. Specialising in the delivery of complex refurbishment and new build schemes, they work predominantly on private schools, universities, and historic buildings, with project values up to £12M. With an employee-owned structure, they offer a supportive environment where people are genuinely invested in the company's success.
In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects, taking full responsibility for programme management across design, commercial, and construction phases to ensure smooth and efficient execution from inception to completion.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to completion, ideally within education or heritage sectors. They will be confident with programming, subcontractor management, and contract administration, and will be looking to step into a strategic leadership position.
This is a rare opportunity for a Contracts Manager to take ownership of key projects and play a major part in a growing, reputable business - with a clear route to Directorship.
The Role:
1. Managing multiple refurbishment and new build projects, typically in education and heritage sectors.
2. Contract administration (JCT), programming, team and subcontractor management.
3. Responsible for site visits, progress meetings, design coordination, and client interaction.
4. Office and site-based (50/50 split), all projects within 30 miles of Oxford.
5. Progression opportunity to Director-level and long-term succession planning.
6. Reporting directly to the senior leadership team.
The Person:
7. 10+ years' experience as a Site Manager or above, including team leadership.
8. Proven track record managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
9. Experience working with JCT contracts and traditional building methods.
10. Background in education or heritage refurbishment desirable.
11. Based within a commutable distance of Oxford.
12. Professional qualifications (CIOB or similar) desirable but not essential.
13. Confident, trustworthy, driven, and eager to progress in their career.