Contracts Manager — Bespoke Staircase Projects

Apex Search and Selection Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Search & Selection is partnering with a leading specialist in bespoke feature staircases to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for projects across London and the South of England.

The role involves taking ownership of high-value staircase projects, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are delivered to an exceptional level, working closely with clients, architects and site teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within construction.
• Experience within joinery, fit-out, specialist subcontracting, architectural metalwork or staircases would be essential.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Lead projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Build strong relationships with clients, architects and main contractors.
• Oversee programme delivery, budgets and commercial performance.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure health & safety, quality and compliance standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve project risks proactively.

Skills

Contract management

Construction

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Programme management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Apex Search & Selection is partnering with a leading specialist in bespoke feature staircases to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for projects across London and the South of England.

The role involves taking ownership of high-value staircase projects, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are delivered to an exceptional level, working closely with clients, architects and site teams.