Contracts Manager

Randstad CPE; Woking; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee significant residential projects from pre-construction through completion in Woking, Surrey. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing multiple live projects, excellent communication skills, and a robust understanding of technical, contract, and cost matters. This full-time, permanent role requires strong leadership in collaborating with project teams and clients to deliver projects on time and within quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Manager or Construction Manager.
• Proficiency in overseeing multiple live construction projects.
• Familiarity with pre-construction stages and technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Deliver construction projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Manage site and project meetings effectively.
• Communicate with clients regarding project delivery.

Skills

Contract Management

Communication

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Client Liaison

Job description

Overview

Contract Manager / Construction Manager required for residential developer based in the South East. They have secured some sizeable projects and will be growing their business significantly in the next two years.

Company Sector: Residential Construction and refurbishment

Desired Experience: Contracts Manager / Construction Manager with experience in pre-construction stages as well as overseeing multiple live projects on site, with Site Managers leading day to day activity.

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver new build construction project throughout pre-construction to completed projects on site.
• To be an active communicator focused on project completion to time, cost and quality.
• Build long term relationships with clients by delivering excellent service.
• Liaise with clients in respect of technical matters, programme and project delivery.
• Take full responsibility for technical, contract and cost matters for projects within your control – liaising with all internal departments and external consultants.
• Lead project teams while liaising with manufacturing teams.
• Conduct risk analysis and manage risk of individual projects.
• Program projects.
• Manage site and project meetings effectively and ensure actions arising are completed.
• Review and constructively comment on design drawings for all types of new build property.
• Understand your projects milestones and cost control.
• Identify variances to the delivered scope of services and advise clients and project teams.
• Support invoicing and cash flow projections on your projects.
• Oversee works undertaken by support staff as appropriate.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

• Job Title: Contracts Manager
• Company:
• Location: Woking, Surrey
• Posted: Jan 15th 2026
• Closes: Feb 15th 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time