Contracts Manager

The Hill Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delivering projects safely and on time while leading and motivating teams. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and performance across all sites and collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Required skills include effective communication, knowledge of D&B contracts, and project management tools. Join us to make a positive impact on communities across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multiple construction projects at once.
• Strong knowledge of D&B contracts and project planning tools.
• Background in residential or mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, within budget.
• Lead, mentor and motivate site and project teams.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, technical, and customer service colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Health & safety compliance

Education

CIOB qualification

Tools

ASTA Power Projects

Job description

Are you a confident leader with a passion for delivering exceptional construction projects? Join Hill as a Contracts Manager and take ownership of multiple schemes, driving quality, safety, and performance at every stage.

We're looking for someone with energy, integrity and the ability to see the bigger picture. You'll motivate teams, influence design and delivery, and represent Hill in client and stakeholder relationships. Your leadership will make a direct impact on our success-and help shape communities across the region.

What you'll do

• Oversee multiple projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.
• Lead, mentor and motivate site and project teams, ensuring consistent performance.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, technical, and customer service colleagues.
• Drive health & safety and ISO quality compliance across all sites.
• Champion continuous improvement, buildability and value engineering.
• Build excellent relationships with clients, consultants, and the wider supply chain.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading multiple construction projects at once.
• Strong knowledge of D&B contracts and project planning tools (ASTA Power Projects).
• Background in residential or mixed-use developments (groundworks, civil engineering, RC frame).
• Effective communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS, First Aid, CIOB qualification (desirable).

Why Hill

We're one of the UK's top housebuilders, known for quality, innovation, and integrity. We value collaboration, ambition, impact, and agility-and we live these values every day.