Contracts Manager

Skilled Careers; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized development firm in Peterborough is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple housing projects across the region. This role involves leading project teams to ensure that all developments are completed on time and to the highest standards. Candidates should have proven experience in managing residential schemes, strong leadership capabilities, and knowledge of JCT contracts. Benefits include a competitive salary, a 20% bonus, and 27 days paid holiday, among others.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus 20%

Car allowance

27 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

7% Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or similar overseeing multiple residential or mixed-use housing schemes.
• Strong leadership skills to manage project teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple housing schemes from start to completion.
• Manage and support project teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Job description

My client, a medium sized developer is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee multiple housing projects across the business across Peterborough and Lincolnshire.

As Contracts Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the performance of several live and upcoming residential HA developments, leading project teams and ensuring all scheme are delivered safely on time and to the highest standards. You'll act as the main point of contact between site teams, clients and the commercial departments - driving programme, quality and financial performance.

Duties

• CM, reporting to the CD
• Oversee multiple housing schemes from start to completion.
• Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead on programme management, resource planning, and contract compliance.
• Review and manage main contracts, subcontracts, variations, and change control.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on budget, and to specification.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, conduct site visits, and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving continuous improvement across all projects.
• Promote a positive, team-focused culture aligned with company values and standards.
• Recruitment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as either a Senior Site Manager/Project Manager Contracts Manager overseeing multiple residential or mixed-use housing schemes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage multiple project teams.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and construction processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially and technically minded, with strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus 20%
• Car allowance
• 27 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare
• 7% Pension