Contract Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; Seaham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services provider based in Seaham is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of responsive repairs and minor planned works. You will manage site teams and subcontractors, ensuring strong relationships are built with clients while maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. The role requires NVQ qualifications in construction management and experience in responsive repairs. A salary of £50,000-£55,000 is offered along with benefits including a company vehicle and 24 days leave.

Benefits

Company vehicle

24 days leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• NVQ qualified in construction management or equivalent trade.
• Experience in management within responsive repairs.
• Knowledge of schedule of rates and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all repairs and minor planned works.
• Manage site teams, including subcontractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Ensure quality control and compliance is well maintained.
• Provide progress reports and develop improvement plans.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Client liaison

Quality control

KPI development

Education

NVQ in construction management

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

Scaffold Inspection

Job description

• Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - North East
• Town/City: Seaham, County Durham
• Posted: 26/01/2026
• Reference: AWBCM273_1769425987

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Location: Seaham

Salary: £50,000-£55,000

Are you a contract manager with a track record of delivering responsive repairs on a regional scale? Do you excel in subcontractor management whilst liaising with clients? We are working with an established property services provider, who are delivering a long term contract for responsive repairs and minor planned works for retirement living and care home accommodation. They are looking for a contract manager to work closely with the performance manager to deliver these works across the North East region.

As Contract Manager, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of all repairs and minor planned works in the region
• Manage site teams, including subcontractors
• Build and maintenance strong relationships with the performance manager and other key client contacts.
• Ensure quality control and compliance is well maintained
• Provide regular progress reports and develop improvement plans to achieve and succeed KPI's

As Contract Manager, it is required that you:

• NVQ qualified in construction management or equivalent trade
• SMSTS, CSCS and Scaffold Inspection
• DBS approved
• Experience of management within responsive repairs
• Knowledge and understanding of schedule of rates and KPI's

As Contract Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £50,000-£55,000 DOE
• Company vehicle
• 24 days leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Employee discounts

If this role sounds of interest to you, or you know someone who may be interested, we'd love to hear from you. Apply for this job