Contracts Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Dorking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in the UK is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple housing sites. The ideal candidate will manage 3-4 live sites, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and adherence to construction regulations. The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of NHBC standards, and expertise in budget management. This position offers a contributory pension scheme and additional benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in residential construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage construction programmes.
• Hands-on leadership approach to drive progress across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple residential schemes ensuring quality and safety.
• Support and manage site teams, ensuring delivery on time and to specification.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Contracts Management

Project Management

Knowledge of NHBC Standards

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Reference: CM - Role_1762161839
Posted: November 3, 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and ambitious Contracts Manager to join a leading 5* star Developer that will see you join an award-winning team! This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced, multi project environment and takes pride in delivering high quality, thoughtfully designed homes. If you're a strategic leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for residential construction, this could be the ideal role for you!

About the role of Contracts Manager

We’re working with a leading residential developer that has a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts to take the lead across several live construction sites in Sussex and surrounding areas. You’ll oversee the delivery of multiple new Residential schemes - typically between 100 and 500 units - ensuring each development meets high standards for quality, health and safety, and programme adherence.

As the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for 3‑4 live sites at any given time, while contributing to early‑stage planning on upcoming developments. These will be a mixture of Traditional and Timber frame build housing developments with a varied selection of house types and apartments, delivered at a volume house builder pace. Each site will have its own site team varying in size dependent on the development and you will be supporting and managing these teams to ensure each scheme is delivered on time and to specification while working closely with commercial and technical teams.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a seasoned and accomplished Contracts Manager or Project Manager with a strong background in new build residential construction and the ability to successfully drive teams to exceed targets and deliver quality homes with outstanding customer satisfaction.

• Experience as a Contracts Manager or Project Manager within the house building industry
• In depth knowledge of NHBC Standards
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage budgets and construction programmes effectively
• A hands‑on approach to leadership and the ability to drive progress across multiple sites
• Confidence in coordinating subcontractors and engaging with both internal departments and external stakeholders
• Highly organised, quality driven and proactive in problem solving

What We Offer for the Contracts Manager

• Contributory pension scheme
• Additional benefits

If you want to hear more about this Contracts Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey Potter in our Brighton Office on 01273003033 / [e-mail]