Contracts Manager

Build Recruitment; Redruth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is looking for a Contracts Manager in Redruth to oversee a Capital Works Program across Cornwall for a social housing contractor. You will handle site management, ensure contract compliance, and build relationships with clients. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in managing trades teams, large-scale contracts, and a solid understanding of building processes. A full driving licence is required for this position. Competitive salary and support provided.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with large-scale maintenance contracts.
• Experience handling multiple high-volume planned works is essential.
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and upgrade council properties, ensuring contract compliance.
• Line-manage trades and subcontractors on contract sites.
• Plan reactive maintenance and high-volume planned works.
• Conduct surveys and health & safety inspections.
• Build client relationships, supporting on-site coordination.

Skills

Construction related qualification

Experience managing maintenance and trades teams

Strong focus on process and procedure

Good technical building knowledge

Computer literacy – Microsoft Office

Job description

Contracts Manager – West Cornwall

Build Recruitment is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee a Capital Works Program across Cornwall, supporting planned works for a social housing contractor.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Manage and upgrade council properties, ensuring contract compliance.
• Line‑manage trades and subcontractors on contract sites.
• Plan reactive maintenance and high‑volume planned works.
• Conduct surveys and health & safety inspections.
• Build client relationships, supporting on‑site coordination.

Requirements

• Construction related qualification desirable.
• Experience managing maintenance and trades teams.
• Experience with large‑scale maintenance contracts.
• Strong focus on process and procedure.
• Experience handling multiple high‑volume planned works.
• Good technical building knowledge.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office.
• Full driving licence.

What We Offer

We will guide you through the application process, treat you as a career partner and provide ongoing support and salary benchmarking.