Contracts Manager – Construction & Cladding Remediation

ESD Recruitment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ESD Recruitment are looking for a Contracts Manager for a full-time position based out of South East London. The role oversees contract delivery across London and Home Counties, ensuring client satisfaction and strong relationships.

The successful candidate will lead resources, monitor KPIs, and drive mobilisation plans while maintaining ISO QEMS compliance and accurate reporting. Experience in external works and cladding remediation is essential, with PCSA stage knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic oversight of contract delivery.
• Experience in external works and cladding remediation.
• Strong understanding of PCSA stages and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational aspects of contract delivery, ensuring client expectations are met and positive working relationships are maintained.
• Continuously monitor contract performance and ensure KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Manage resources efficiently to meet all contractual obligations.
• Develop, monitor and deliver project mobilisation plans, ensuring all monthly project forms and contractor reports are accurate and comprehensive.
• Monitor and review project cashflow, ensuring commercial performance and profit targets are achieved.
• Ensure full compliance with the QEMS System, including all processes, forms, procedures and policies aligned to ISO standards.
• Monitor contract progress to ensure works are completed on time, to a high standard and to the agreed specification.
• Maintain and update all relevant project data on IT systems.
• Produce and manage project work programmes, ensuring regular updates and contractual notifications are issued to clients.
• Manage and administer PCSA stages effectively, ensuring smooth transition from pre-construction through to delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety

Contract management

Education

BSc in Construction Management (or equivalent)

IOSH certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

ESD Recruitment are looking for a Contracts Manager for a full-time position based out of South East London. The role oversees contract delivery across London and Home Counties, ensuring client satisfaction and strong relationships.

The successful candidate will lead resources, monitor KPIs, and drive mobilisation plans while maintaining ISO QEMS compliance and accurate reporting. Experience in external works and cladding remediation is essential, with PCSA stage knowledge preferred.