Contract Manager

The OPRA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/Car allowance

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

The OPRA Group in London and the Home Counties seeks an experienced Contract Manager / Surveyor to lead projects from survey through to completion. You will price works using NHF SORs, prepare specifications and manage budgets while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires strong communication with clients, subcontractors and internal teams, delivering high standards on time and within budget. A CAD capability is a plus, and a proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contract Manager, Surveyor, or similar construction role.
• Experience pricing works using NHF SORs.
• Solid understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Commercial awareness with cost and profitability focus.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from survey through to completion.
• Prepare tenders, quotations and pricing submissions using NHF SORs.
• Produce specifications, schedules of work and project docs.
• Carry out site surveys and assess technical requirements.
• Develop scheme designs and proposals (CAD helpful).
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Obtain necessary permissions (Planning/Building Control).
• Manage budgets, profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor performance and payments.
• Resolve project and contractual issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with operations for successful delivery.
• Maintain communication with clients, stakeholders and end users.

Skills

Contract management

Surveying

Budget management

NHF SOR pricing

Stakeholder management

MS Word

MS Excel

CAD (desirable)

Tools

NHF Schedule of Rates (SORs)

CAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contract Manager / Surveyor

Location: London & Home Counties

Salary: GBP52,000 - GBP55,000 + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Bonus

Job Type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing property services contractor specialising in home improvement, refurbishment and adaptation projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Contract Manager / Surveyor to join their team and oversee projects across London and the Home Counties.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of projects from survey and tender stage through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

The successful candidate will be commercially aware, technically competent and capable of managing multiple projects while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial survey through to completion.
• Prepare tenders, quotations and pricing submissions using NHF Schedule of Rates (SORs).
• Produce specifications, schedules of work and project documentation.
• Carry out site surveys and assess technical requirements.
• Develop scheme designs and project proposals (CAD experience beneficial but not essential).
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and site requirements.
• Obtain relevant permissions, including Planning and Building Control approvals where required.
• Manage project budgets, profitability and commercial performance.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor performance and approve payments.
• Resolve project and contractual issues efficiently.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients, stakeholders and end users.

Experience Required Essential

• Previous experience in a Contract Manager, Surveyor or similar construction-related role.
• Experience pricing works using NHF Schedule of Rates (SORs).
• Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing project costs and profitability.
• Knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable

• Experience within planned maintenance, adaptations, refurbishment or reactive works.
• Knowledge of disability adaptations and accessible housing projects.
• Experience managing kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes.
• Experience with disrepair, damp and mould projects.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of GBP52,000 - GBP55,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

About You

You will be a proactive and organised professional with strong technical and commercial skills. Comfortable managing multiple projects, you'll be confident working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, clients and subcontractors to deliver outstanding results.

If you're looking for a role with long-term career prospects and the opportunity to join a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.