Contract Manager

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Car Allowance

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

A reputable regional contractor in the South West is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple housing projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in managing residential schemes and strong leadership skills. You will be responsible for project oversight, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery. Attractive salary package of £70,000 – £80,000 along with excellent benefits including 26 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Proven background working for a main contractor — not Tier 1.
• Experience managing multiple residential or mixed-use schemes.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial, contractual, and operational project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple housing and refurbishment projects across the South West.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring consistent delivery and build quality.
• Lead and support Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Conduct regular site visits, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Job description

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp

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Base pay range

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Location: Somerset

Sector: Residential & Mixed-Use Construction (Housing & Contracting)

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable and growing regional contractor with a strong pipeline of residential and mixed‑use developments across the South West.

As a Contracts Manager, you’ll take ownership of 3–4 live sites, managing delivery teams from pre‑construction through to completion. You’ll play a hands‑on role overseeing quality, safety, and commercial performance — ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced contracting environment and enjoys the balance of site leadership and strategic oversight.

Role Overview

• Oversee multiple housing and refurbishment projects across the South West.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring consistent delivery and build quality.
• Lead and support Site Managers and project delivery teams.
• Conduct regular site visits, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance.
• Manage contract administration, after‑care, and client communication.
• Report weekly to the Operations Director with updates on progress, risks, and priorities.
• Drive operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Proven background working for a main contractor — not Tier 1.
• Experience managing multiple residential or mixed‑use schemes.
• Demonstrated longevity and loyalty in previous roles.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial, contractual, and operational project delivery.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites (Somerton, Weston, Blandford).

Company Profile

Our client is a well‑established regional contractor known for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and people development. They deliver a wide range of projects across housing, regeneration, and community sectors, creating places where people thrive.

Their culture is professional yet down‑to‑earth — a business that values loyalty, collaboration, and doing things the right way.

What’s in it for you?

• 26 days annual leave (rising with service) + birthday off

About Walker & Sloan

Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified, bespoke specialist recruitment business operating across four distinct sectors. Jack Houghton partners with leading regional and national contractors across the UK within the construction and residential sectors. All applications are handled with complete discretion.