Contracts Manager (Construction / Carpentry )

The Roundhouse; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Manchester seeks a Contracts Manager with a carpentry/joinery background to oversee subcontractors on residential projects. This role offers autonomy, full training, and clear opportunities for progression into Senior Contracts Management. Candidates should have a strong leadership presence and a track record in managing subcontractors effectively.

Benefits

40,000 - 45,000 + Bonus

Fully Financed Vehicle

30+ Days Holiday

Extensive Training & Development

Qualifications

• Carpentry, joinery or timber background preferred.
• Track record managing subcontractors on residential/offsite projects.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors on multiple projects.
• Lead site meetings, track schedules, and provide client updates.
• Monitor risk, flag potential delays.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Tools

CSCS card

CPCS/NPORS

Job description

Overview

Take ownership of subcontractor delivery with full autonomy, progression and training. This Contracts Manager role offers control, variety and responsibility across major residential projects, along with long-term development opportunities into Senior Contracts Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractors on multiple projects, ensuring quality, compliance and safe delivery
• Lead site meetings, track schedules, and provide clear client updates
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to contracts, specifications and H&S standards
• Provide oversight of carpentry/timber panel installations and resolve issues on site
• Monitor risk, flag potential delays and keep projects moving forward

Qualifications

• Carpentry, joinery or timber background preferred
• Track record managing subcontractors on residential/offsite projects
• CSCS/CPCS/NPORS
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident leader, capable of building strong relationships with subcontractors and clients

Notes

Contracts Manager with a Carpentry/Joinery background to manage subcontractors delivering roofing/offsite packages on residential projects. Autonomy, training, progression to Senior Contracts Manager.

Benefits

• 40,000 - 45,000 + Bonus + Fully Financed Vehicle + 30+ Days Holiday + Training & Development
• Annual bonus
• Fully financed vehicle
• 30+ days holiday (increasing with service)
• Extensive training & development (SMSTS, NEBOSH, Crane Lift Planning, and more)
• Clear progression into Senior Contracts Manager positions
• Health & wellbeing benefits, long service awards and staff rewards platform