Contracts Manager(Residential | NI)If youre already a Contracts Manager, you dont need another job spec.There are enough adverts talking about exciting opportunities. This isnt one of them.You know the job.The real question is why would you move?Heres the honest answerYoull have full ownership of 3-4 live projectsYou wont be buried in layers of managementDecisions get made quicklyYoull work with people who actually want things done properlyYoull be listened to by the shareholdersAnd importantlyTheres room to grow.Not in a vague career progression sense. In a real sense.This role sits within the businesss succession thinking. For the right person, theres a genuine opportunity to step into a more senior leadership position over time.The job itselfYoull run multiple residential projects, including social housing.That means:Managing programmes properlyKeeping subcontractors alignedWorking closely with QS, Buyers and Site ManagersStaying on top of issues before they become problemsDealing with clients who expect quality and consistencyIts not complicated. But it does require someone who knows what theyre doing.What youll needExperience running multiple sites at onceResidential background (social housing helps)Solid understanding of JCT Design & Build contractsStrong planning capability (Asta or similar)Commercial awareness (you understand the numbers, not just the build)What will make you a good fitYou dont need to be overly polished, but you do need to be effective.You get things doneYou handle people well (different personalities, competing priorities)Youre comfortable being accountableYou dont need babysitting, but youre not difficult to work with eitherWhy people move hereUsually one of three reasons:Theyre stuck where they areThey want more ownershipThey can see a route to something biggerIf none of that resonates, this probably isnt for you.If it does, worth a conversation.Dont worry if you dont have an up-to-date CV, we can deal with that later.Every applicant will receive a response.Skills:Contracts Management JCT Design & Build Commercial awarenessWHJS1_NI