Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager

PSR Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading UK house builder, recognised for delivering high-quality residential developments.

The Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of multiple residential developments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role carries responsibility for operational performance, cost control, build quality, and customer satisfaction across a portfolio of sites.

This position reports directly into senior construction leadership and provides strategic oversight and leadership across site teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage Site Managers across multiple developments, driving performance and consistency

Oversee construction programmes, build sequencing, and resource planning across sites

Ensure preliminary and site costs are controlled in line with budgets

Carry out regular site visits, chair progress meetings, and attend subcontractor and stakeholder meetings

Ensure adequate resources, materials, and subcontractor support are in place to achieve programme milestones

Monitor and drive quality standards throughout the construction process

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, building regulations, and NHBC standards

Review and maintain site documentation including H&S records, NHBC files, Building Control records, and plant and scaffold registers

Oversee customer care performance and support site teams in resolving issues efficiently

Drive continuous improvement in delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction

Liaise closely with commercial, technical, and customer care teams

Candidate Requirements

Experience

Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Construction Manager within a high-volume residential house building environment

RC Frame Experience as well as House building
Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation, building regulations, and NHBC standards

Qualifications

Valid CSCS card

SMSTS certification

Construction Management Level 4+ qualification or equivalent (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Strong planning, programme, and organisational skills

Commercial awareness with experience controlling costs and preliminaries

Ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities

High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously

Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and safe working practices

Working Arrangements

Regular travel to development sites and regional head office near Bromley.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary

Car allowance and optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking to progress your career with a respected residential house builder, PSR Recruitment would like to hear from you. Apply today