Contracts Manager

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd is recruiting for a Contracts Manager based in Hereford. You will oversee a portfolio of residential developments across the Three Counties, delivering projects from inception to completion with a focus on safety, programme and budget adherence.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, coordinating with site teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Manager in construction.
• Strong background in residential construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of multiple residential projects across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
• Manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring safety, programme, quality and budget targets.
• Lead Site Managers and project teams, monitor performance and financials, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, and manage risks.

Skills

Contracts management

Residential construction

Leadership

Budget & cost control

Stakeholder management

Job description

Contracts Manager

Location: Hereford

Salary: £50,000 - £62,500 + Attractive Package

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a well-established construction business to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team, based out of Hereford.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of residential projects across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire (the Three Counties).

With projects ranging in value from £500,000 to £10 million, you will oversee a varied portfolio of residential developments, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects from inception through to completion.

The business is looking for a commercially aware and hands-on Contracts Manager who can bring strong leadership, technical knowledge and a proven track record of delivering residential construction projects.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple residential construction projects across the Three Counties.
• Managing projects ranging in value from £500k to £10m.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Managing and supporting Site Managers and project teams.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, costs and commercial targets.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Overseeing health and safety compliance across all sites.
• Identifying and managing project risks, resolving issues and driving performance.
• Reporting regularly on project progress, financial performance and programme delivery.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• A strong background in residential construction, ideally across housing or residential developments.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, ideally ranging from £500k to £10m.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and manage site-based teams.
• A good understanding of construction programmes, commercial management and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage client relationships and drive projects through to successful completion.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 - £62,500, depending on experience.
• Attractive additional package.
• Opportunity to join an established and reputable construction business.
• A varied portfolio of residential projects across the Three Counties.
• Long-term opportunity with a strong project pipeline.
• The chance to play a key role in the continued success and delivery of the business.