Contracts Manager

Knightwood Associates; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-volume residential developments across the UK. The role involves managing site teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering projects on time. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in volume housebuilding and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, car allowance, and genuine career development opportunities.

Benefits

Car/allowance

Bonus

Pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Site Manager within volume housebuilding.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple volume residential projects from pre-start through to handover.
• Lead, support and mentor site teams to drive programme and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company standards.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of modern construction techniques

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Contracts Manager - Leading UK Housebuilder
Southern Home Coutneis
Competitive salary + package

We are partnering with a leading national housebuilder to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple high-volume residential developments across Surrey, West Sussex and occasionally West Kent.

As a key member of the operational leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering multiple live sites simultaneously, ensuring build quality, programme, safety and commercial targets are consistently achieved.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable developer known for delivering high-quality homes and investing in the long-term progression of their operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple volume residential projects from pre-start through to handover
• Lead, support and mentor site teams to drive programme and quality
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and company build standards
• Work collaboratively with commercial, technical and sales departments
• Manage subcontractor performance and maintain high supply‑chain standards
• Report progress to senior leadership and steer sites toward successful delivery

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager (or Senior Site Manager stepping up) within volume housebuilding is essential
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive performance and build culture
• Excellent knowledge of modern construction techniques and NHBC standards
• Ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously
• Ambitious, organised and committed to delivering high-quality homes

Benefits

• Market‑leading employer with strong pipeline of work
• Car/allowance, bonus and pension
• Genuine career development opportunities with a fast‑growing region

If you are an experienced volume housebuilding professional looking to join a forward‑thinking developer with a strong pipeline across the South East, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.