Contracts Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-volume residential developments across the South of England. This role requires proven expertise in managing projects simultaneously, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality homes. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager within volume housebuilding.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive performance.
• Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple volume residential projects from pre-start through to handover.
• Lead, support, and mentor site teams to drive programme and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company build standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of modern construction techniques

Project management

Job description

Salary/rate: £95000.00 - £100000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus

Contracts Manager – Leading UK Housebuilder

Southern Home Coutneis – Competitive salary + package

We are partnering with a leading national housebuilder to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-volume residential developments across Surrey, West Sussex and occasionally West Kent.

As a key member of the operational leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering multiple live sites simultaneously, ensuring build quality, programme, safety and commercial targets are consistently achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable developer known for delivering high-quality homes and investing in the long-term progression of their operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple volume residential projects from pre-start through to handover
• Lead, support and mentor site teams to drive programme and quality
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company build standards
• Work collaboratively with commercial, technical and sales departments
• Manage subcontractor performance and maintain high supply-chain standards
• Report progress to senior leadership and steer sites toward successful delivery

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Site Manager stepping up) within volume housebuilding is essential
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive performance and build culture
• Excellent knowledge of modern construction techniques and NHBC standards
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
• Ambitious, organised and committed to delivering high-quality homes
• Market-leading employer with strong pipeline of work
• Car/allowance, bonus and pension
• Genuine career development opportunities with a fast-growing region