Contracts Manager

Chapel Properties; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic property development firm in Ipswich seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-spec residential projects. You will lead and develop project teams while ensuring successful project delivery within time and budget constraints. Candidates should have strong experience in managing complex projects, a background with main contractors, and technical knowledge of JCT contracts. This role offers the chance to influence project outcomes and help improve overall efficiency, emphasizing a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Company van provided

Qualifications

• Strong ability to manage multiple residential projects.
• Experience with main contractors or residential developers.
• Calm and solutions-focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, delivery, and handover.
• Support the commercial team with buildability insights.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Experience delivering complex residential projects

Team leadership and motivation

Technical knowledge of JCT contracts

Project management tools usage

Education

HNC in Construction Management or related discipline

CIOB Associate Membership

Job description

This is a key leadership role within Chapel Properties, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of multiple residential projects while shaping how our sites and teams perform. If you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and delivering high-quality homes, this role gives you the scope, influence, and variety to make a genuine impact.

What you’ll enjoy

• Managing a portfolio of high-spec residential projects
• Leading, mentoring, and developing Project Managers and site teams
• A strong balance of strategic oversight and hands‑on problem solving
• Autonomy to run your projects your way, within clear processes
• Working for a business that values quality, safety, and collaboration
• The chance to influence how we work and help improve efficiency and profitability
• Company van provided

What you’ll be doing

As Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee several live projects at once, making sure they’re delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the standards our clients expect. You’ll work closely with the Contracts Director, commercial team, clients, and site teams to keep projects moving and risks under control.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Oversee project planning, delivery, and handover
• Support the commercial team with buildability and practical insight at pre‑start stage
• Manage progress, variations, quality, costs, and programmes
• Lead and support Project Managers, Supervisors, and operational teams
• Ensure Health & Safety and compliance standards are met across all sites
• Allocate labour, subcontractors, and materials effectively
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers
• Resolve technical issues and drive design development
• Step in for the Contracts Director when required
• Support and develop more junior members of the construction team

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience delivering complex, high‑spec residential projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Background with a main contractor or residential developer
• Confident leader with experience managing and motivating teams
• Solid technical knowledge and understanding of JCT contracts
• Calm, organised, and solutions‑focused under pressure
• Comfortable using technology and project management tools

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Construction Management or related discipline
• CIOB (or equivalent) Associate Membership

About you

You’ll be professional, confident, and respected by those around you. You communicate clearly, lead by example, and take pride in delivering quality work. You’re organised, self‑motivated, and always looking for better ways of doing things.

Most importantly, you’re a team player who enjoys developing others and contributing to a positive, high‑performing culture.

Live our Values and behaviours

• The ability to work within and adhere to our employee code of conduct
• Trust - We earn TRUST from each other and our customers with our competence, professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Respect - We RESPECT and care for our people promoting open communication and fostering a positive culture
• Achieve - We are passionate about what we ACHIEVE and deliver to our customers, striving for excellence and continuously improving.
• Team - We understand we are stronger together by holding each other accountable to ensure we all succeed. We think TEAM
• Pride - We feel a huge sense of PRIDE and satisfaction in delivering what the company stands for and how it operates.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more our client would love to hear from you! Please attach an up to date copy of your CV to the link provided and they will be in direct contact.