Contract Manager

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / company car

Up to 5% annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Skilled Careers in London is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee multiple façade remediation and refurbishment projects across residential sites. You will manage site teams, programmes, client relations and safety, ensuring delivery on time and to the required standards.

The role offers a £75,000–£85,000 salary, car allowance or company car, and up to 5% bonus, with a permanent, full-time contract on-site across London projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager in construction/refurbishment/remediation or retrofit.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and leading delivery teams.
• Strong programme management and construction logistics experience.
• Facade remediation, recladding, external envelope or decarbonisation experience desirable.
• Main contracting experience on technically complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple façade remediation and refurbishment projects.
• Support site managers and delivery teams.
• Attend client meetings and progress reviews.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Plan programmes, logistics and project delivery.
• Review and reforecast project programmes as needed.
• Ensure safe, high-quality project delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor performance, resources and risks.
• Produce documentation and reports for project requirements.
• Identify challenges and implement practical delivery solutions.

Skills

Contracts management

Project leadership

Programme management

Health and safety

Client relationships

Decision making

Education

Construction management qualifications

Job description

ContractManager

Façade Remediation, Recladding & Retrofit
Full-time | Permanent
London – Multiple Sites

£75,000 – £85,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car + Bonus

ContractManager job in London – overseeing multiple residential façade remediation and refurbishment schemes, offering the opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering complex recladding, retrofit and building safety improvement projects across London.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ContractManager to join a leading contractor delivering façade remediation, refurbishment and retrofit works across occupied residential developments.

The successful candidate will oversee multiple projects across London, managing site teams, construction programmes, operational delivery, client relationships and health and safety.

Working closely with senior management, Site Managers, subcontractors and client representatives, the Contracts Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

This role would suit an experienced ContractManager from a façade remediation, recladding, retrofit, decarbonisation or main contracting background, with strong operational management, programme planning and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple façade remediation and refurbishment projects
• Managing and supporting Site Managers and wider project delivery teams
• Attending client meetings, progress reviews and site coordination meetings
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Overseeing construction programmes, operational planning and project logistics
• Reviewing, updating and reforecasting project programmes where required
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors
• Monitoring project performance, resources, progress and operational risks
• Ensuring accurate reporting, documentation and compliance with project requirements
• Identifying operational challenges and implementing practical solutions to maintain delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Contracts Manager within construction, refurbishment, remediation or retrofit
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and managing site delivery teams
• Strong programme management, operational planning and construction logistics experience
• Previous façade remediation, recladding, external envelope or decarbonisation experience desirable
• Main contracting experience delivering technically complex projects will also be considered
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making abilities
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety requirements
• Relevant construction management qualifications
• Willingness to undergo a Basic DBS check

Package & Benefits

• £75,000– £85,000 depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Up to 5% annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Long-term project pipeline and career progression opportunities
• Stable, permanent position with a well-established contractor

This ContractManager role in London offers the opportunity to take responsibility for multiple residential remediation projects, leading site teams and driving successful operational delivery across a growing portfolio of refurbishment and building safety works.