Contract Manager

Vanbrugh Group Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanbrugh Group Limited in Canterbury seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee all projects across multiple sites in the Kent region. You will lead Site Managers and Supervisors, ensure on-time construction programmes, and maintain high health and safety standards, while liaising with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering social housing refurbishment projects.
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work certificates are essential.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Professional and confident in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day performance across multiple sites.
• Lead and motivate a team of Site Managers and Supervisors.
• Ensure budgets and construction programs are on track.
• Maintain full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide progress reports to senior management on framework progress.
• Act as the main client-facing representative on site and maintain professional communication.

Skills

Social housing refurbishment

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Leadership

Communication

Client-facing

Driving Licence

Job description

Vanbrugh Group are currently assisting one of our main contractor clients to recruit a Contracts Manager into their business.

The company are a leading and highly respected local authority refurbishment contractor operating in the Kent region. Following continued expansion through repeat business they have been successful in securing long term, guaranteed work in the Canterbury and surrounding areas.

The works form part of the SHDF (Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund) and primarily involve energy efficiency measures such as improving insulation, installing heat pumps, and solar panels in order to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in social housing properties.

As Contracts Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all projects on the contract whilst also managing several Site Managers and Supervisors. You will have overall responsibility for client liaison, completion targets are met whilst also managing and adjusting construction programs and ensuring high levels of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day performance across multiple sites
• Lead and motivate a team of Site Managers and Resident Liaison officers
• Ensure budgets and construction programs are on track
• Maintain full compliance with health and safety regulations
• Provide progress reports and liaise with senior management on framework progress
• Serve as the main client-facing representative on site, maintaining strong communication and professionalism
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal teams effectively

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering social housing or similar refurbishment projects
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work certificates (essential)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Professional and confident in client-facing roles
• Full Driving License