Contracts Manager

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