Contracts Manager

Recco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Recco is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects in London and around the M25. You will deliver programmes safely, on time and within budget while coordinating with clients, commercial teams and site management.

This role offers hybrid/office-based work with a highly respected contractor and a strong pipeline of secure work, plus a competitive package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager in construction.
• Experience delivering refurbishment, remediation, facade, cladding, or major works.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational teams.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Lead site teams to meet programme, quality and safety goals.
• Maintain strong client relationships throughout delivery.
• Monitor performance, identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and company standards.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to manage profitability.
• Lead project review meetings and report progress to senior management.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Support resource planning and programme management across workstreams.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Contract management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Planning & organisation

Driving licence

Education

Construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Projects in London and around M25
Salary: GBP65,000 - GBP85,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a leading specialist main contractor delivering fa??ade, cladding, remediation and building safety projects across the UK. Working with housing providers, local authorities and developers. They have established a reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment and compliance-led schemes that improve building performance, energy efficiency and resident safety.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across their portfolio.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for a number of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with clients, commercial teams and site-based management, you will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Contracts Manager or a Senior Project Manager looking to step into a broader leadership role within a growing and highly respected contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through to completion
• Leading and supporting site teams to achieve programme, quality and safety objectives
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships throughout project delivery
• Monitoring project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures
• Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations and company standards
• Working closely with commercial teams to manage project profitability and financial performance
• Leading project review meetings and providing regular progress updates to senior management
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained at all times
• Supporting resource planning and programme management across multiple workstreams
• Driving continuous improvement and best practice across projects

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or equivalent within the construction sector
• Strong background delivering refurbishment, remediation, fa??ade, cladding, planned maintenance or major works projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects and operational teams simultaneously
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project financial performance
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Social housing, building safety, fa??ade remediation or fire safety schemes
• Experience managing projects for local authorities, housing associations or main contractors
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent)
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Car allowance
• Bonus opportunity
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression into senior operational leadership roles
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
• Stable and growing business with a strong pipeline of secured work
• Supportive, collaborative and professional working environment