Contracts Manager

Knightwood Associates; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing housebuilder is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee developments in Peterborough. This pivotal role involves managing multiple sites and supporting production teams. Candidates should have a strong background in housebuilding and leadership experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Autonomy in the role

Support from senior team

Qualifications

• Background in UK housebuilding is essential.
• Experience in a Contracts, Project, or Senior Site Management role.
• Confident managing multiple sites with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee developments across Peterborough and surrounding areas.
• Support the wider production team and manage multiple live sites.
• Ensure programme management, quality control, and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Programme Management

Quality Control

People Management

Job description

We're working with a well-regarded and expanding housebuilder who are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager to oversee developments across Peterborough and the surrounding areas.

This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Construction Director, and offers the chance to take ownership of multiple live sites while supporting the wider production team.

What they're looking for:

• A background in UK housebuilding is essential - ideally in a similar Contracts, Project, or Senior Site Management role

• Someone confident managing multiple sites at once, with strong leadership and people management skills

• A proactive approach to programme management, quality control, and team development

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to liaise with internal departments and external partners

What's on offer:

• The opportunity to join a business that's growing steadily with a strong land pipeline

• Autonomy in your role, with real backing from the senior team

• A company culture that values professionalism, delivery, and development

• Competitive salary and package, reflective of experience

If you've got a strong background in housebuilding and have experience working in a Contracts Manager position - we'd love to hear from you.