Contracts Manager - Hybrid, Bonus & Car Allowance

Persimmon plc; Northampton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Mileage Paid

Car Allowance or Company Car

Hybrid Working

Life Cover & Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Job summary

Persimmon Homes is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead multiple construction sites, ensuring programmes meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role reports to the Construction Director and interfaces with various departments to keep information flowing and targets on track.

You will oversee site operations, resource management, subcontractor appointments, and adherence to the Persimmon Way across projects, with emphasis on health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the housebuilding construction industry.
• Understanding of NHBC/LABC/Premier standards.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Current CSCS Card required.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision desirable; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee week-to-week management of multiple sites and support site management teams.
• Manage build programme to ensure on-time delivery to specification and budget.
• Monitor compliance with Persimmon Group standards, quality and safety.
• Co-ordinate resourcing, performance management, coaching and training.
• Appoint and manage subcontractors, including sourcing and contracts.
• Ensure subcontractor performance aligns with cost controls and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Care to meet targets.
• Deliver Health, Safety and Environment policy across the team.

Education

NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Persimmon Homes is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead multiple construction sites, ensuring programmes meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role reports to the Construction Director and interfaces with various departments to keep information flowing and targets on track.

You will oversee site operations, resource management, subcontractor appointments, and adherence to the Persimmon Way across projects, with emphasis on health, safety, and environmental standards.