Salary/rate: £90000.00 - £92000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus
Contracts Manager - Residential Development
Northamptonshire / Peterborough
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a busy, high‑performing division of a leading housebuilder, overseeing multiple traditional build residential developments across Northamptonshire and Peterborough.
This is a key leadership role within the business, ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple sites, driving performance, and supporting site teams to deliver high‑quality homes at pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple residential sites across Northamptonshire and Peterborough
- Lead and support Site Managers and Senior Site Managers
- Ensure health & safety compliance across all developments
- Monitor build programmes, budgets, and performance
- Drive quality standards and customer satisfaction
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure smooth project delivery
- Report on progress and performance to senior leadership
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager role within residential construction
- Strong background in traditional build, volume housing
- Experience managing multiple sites simultaneously
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- Relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid)
What's on Offer
- Join a leading housebuilder with a strong regional presence
- Busy division with a consistent pipeline of work
- High-impact leadership role with real autonomy
- Competitive salary and package
- Clear long-term career progression
