Contracts Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects in Greater London. This critical role demands a strong leader with demonstrable experience in managing concurrent projects for residential and commercial works. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a solution-focused approach to tackling challenges. The position offers a highly competitive salary, attractive benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Attractive annual leave allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Knowledge of construction regulations and compliance.
• Calm, solution-focused approach to project challenges.

Responsibilities

• Managing several concurrent projects from start to handover.
• Leading site teams and subcontractors.
• Overseeing programme delivery and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Our client, known for delivering challenging construction and refurbishment works, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple live schemes. This role is key within a company that values technical excellence, strong leadership, and long-term client partnership.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will have full responsibility for the safe, timely and high-quality delivery of projects across residential, commercial and external works programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing several concurrent projects from start to handover
• Leading site teams and subcontractors
• Overseeing programme delivery, quality, safety and compliance
• Managing technically complex works packages
• Engaging closely with clients, design teams and stakeholders
• Driving operational improvements and consistency across the business

About You

• Demonstrable experience as a Contracts Manager
• Strong leadership and organisational capability
• Knowledge of construction regulations, quality standards and compliance
• Calm, solution-focused approach to project challenges
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Rewards & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package
• Attractive annual leave allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance (if applicable to client structure)
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine long-term career stability