Construction Contracts Manager

KDB Services Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Pension

Training & development opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

KDB Services Ltd in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee disabled adaptations contracts across multiple local authority boroughs. You will manage day-to-day delivery, liaise with clients, local authorities, and residents, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, a background in construction management, knowledge of CDM regulations, and a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple construction contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication with clients and authorities.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of adaptation contracts.
• Coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors and budgets.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Liaise with local authorities, residents and site teams.
• Maintain records and reporting.

Skills

Contract management

Construction management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety

CDM knowledge

Leadership

Driving licence

IT skills (Excel/Office)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Project management software

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester & North West (Multi-Borough Working)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, 8am - 4:30PM)

About Us

KDB Services Ltd is a family-run construction company based in Bury, delivering high-quality adaptation, refurbishment, maintenance and construction projects across the North West. We have built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, effective project management, and excellent customer service, particularly within occupied residential properties and public-sector environments.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee our expanding adaptations contracts operating across multiple local authority boroughs.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of disabled adaptation works, including wet rooms, access improvements, property adaptations, and associated building works.

You will work closely within our office team and alongside site operatives, subcontractors, local authority representatives, and residents to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple adaptation projects across various boroughs.
• Coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors, and resources.
• Liaise with clients, occupational therapists, surveyors, local authorities, and residents.
• Carry out site visits, progress monitoring, and quality inspections.
• Ensure works are delivered in compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor programme performance and resolve issues proactively.
• Support pricing, variations, procurement, and cost control activities.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting.
• Foster strong working relationships between office staff, site teams, suppliers, and clients.
• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager, Site Manager, or similar construction management role.
• Strong understanding of domestic building works and construction techniques.
• Good working knowledge of plumbing and joinery.
• Strong IT and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with both office-based staff and site operatives.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience delivering disabled adaptations or social housing projects.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience working with local authorities and housing providers.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of KDB Services Ltd.

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Must be within 10 miles of the company office
• Must have wide knowledge of Construction methods including plumbing and joinery to aid site decisions
• Must have valid UK Driving License
• Must have the confidence and people skills to lead, motivate and co-ordinate site teams

Experience

• Contracts Management: 5 years (required)