Construction Contracts Manager

CCR Recruitment; Sutton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor based in Sutton is seeking an experienced Operations / Construction / Contracts Manager. This full-time role involves overseeing multiple projects across the South East, ensuring timely and quality delivery while maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong trade background, relevant qualifications including SMSTS, and experience with projects valued at £3-5 million. This position offers opportunities for significant career progression to Associate Director and beyond within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary + expenses

Clear progression pathway to Associate Director & Director/Shareholder

Opportunity to shape the future of the business

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role within a main contractor.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects valued at £3-5m.
• Energy, drive, and commitment to the role are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee live construction projects across the South East.
• Ensure programme, quality, safety, and commercial targets are achieved.
• Provide strong leadership to site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Project delivery

Client relations

Safety compliance

Education

Trade qualifications

SMSTS certification

Job description

Operations / Construction / Contracts Manager

Main Contractor – Surrey

Permanent | Full Time | Office & Site Based

A privately-owned main contractor based in Surrey is seeking an experienced Operations / Construction / Contracts Manager to join their growing business.

Operating for over 7 years, they deliver a range of projects across the South East with typical values of £3–£5 million, running 2–3 live projects at any given time.

This role sits directly beneath the Managing Director and Group Chairman, offering a genuine opportunity for progression through to Associate Director within 18 months, and Director / Shareholder status within 3 years for the right individual.

The Business

The company undertakes a diverse portfolio of works including :

• Hotels & apartment schemes
• New build houses
• Commercial office fit-out
• Full turnkey projects from demolition through to handover

They are a hands‑on, delivery‑focused contractor with a commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional project management.

The Role

This is a key operational role within the business. The successful candidate will lead the day‑to‑day running of multiple sites, ensuring projects are delivered :

• On time
• Safely
• To specification and quality standards
• Profitably

You will be a visible presence across sites, supporting project teams, managing subcontractors, monitoring installation quality, and ensuring testing, sign‑off and documentation processes are followed correctly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee live construction projects across the South East
• Ensure programme, quality, safety and commercial targets are achieved
• Provide strong leadership to site teams and subcontractors
• Monitor build quality, installation standards and technical compliance
• Attend and chair project meetings, progress reviews and client interactions
• Maintain strict compliance with Health & Safety requirements (SMSTS essential)
• Travel between sites to support teams and resolve issues swiftly
• Represent the business professionally with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers

Person Profile

This role will suit someone who is :

• Highly disciplined, punctual and organised
• Strong in man‑management and subcontractor control
• Confident, assertive and client‑facing
• Hands‑on, site‑focused and detail‑driven
• Passionate about delivering great buildings

Experience & Qualifications

• Trade background with relevant qualifications
• SMSTS certified
• Proven track record in a similar role within a main contractor
• Demonstrable experience delivering £3‑£5m projects
• Comfortable managing multiple live sites
• Ideally located central to the M25

Energy, drive and commitment to the role will be essential, with a genuine desire to take ownership and grow within the business.

Package

• Competitive salary + expenses
• Clear progression pathway to Associate Director & Director / Shareholder
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and shape the future of the business