Contracts Manager

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS Building People is recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of a London-based contractor delivering high-end residential refurbishments, roofing, and building maintenance across South East and Central London.

You will oversee multiple projects from start to finish, manage programmes and budgets, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, attend client meetings, and ensure safety, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager in construction/refurbishment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and financial management.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and contracts.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction/refurbishment projects from start to finish.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate site managers, subcontractors, suppliers and trades.
• Attend client and project meetings; build strong client relationships.
• Monitor progress, costs, variations and financial performance.
• Support procurement and subcontractor appointments.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across projects.

Skills

Contract management

Construction industry

Programme management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Subcontractor mgmt

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Health & safety

Job description

UK-wide

Contract Management & Procurement Consultancy

Job Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Construction / Refurbishment / Roofing / Building Maintenance
Location: South East London
Salary & Package: Competitive, depending on experience

The Role & About the Client

ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of an established construction contractor operating across South East and Central London. The company delivers a diverse range of construction and specialist building projects, including high-end residential refurbishments, roofing, waterproofing, fire protection, building maintenance and insurance reinstatement works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing business with a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and reliable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects from commencement through to completion.
• Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated contracts.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and commercial performance.
• Coordinating Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Attending client and project meetings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring projects remain on programme.
• Reviewing project costs, variations and financial performance.
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor appointments.
• Reviewing scopes of work, specifications and drawings.
• Identifying potential construction issues and developing practical solutions.
• Managing variations and additional works.
• Ensuring projects are completed to the required specification and quality standards.
• Monitoring health and safety across projects.
• Managing defects and ensuring outstanding works are completed promptly.
• Overseeing project handover and completion documentation.
• Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on project progress, commercial performance and potential risks.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Strong programme management skills.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading project teams.
• Experience across high-end residential refurbishment, commercial refurbishment, roofing, waterproofing, fire protection, building maintenance, insurance reinstatement, planned and reactive works or general building works would be advantageous.
• Experience working on occupied properties, residential developments or projects within Central London would also be beneficial.

Equal Opportunities

ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence