Contracts Manager in Milton Keynes

Energy Jobline CVL; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for residential housebuilding projects centered around Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. You will oversee multiple traditional build developments, lead Site Managers, and drive programme, quality, safety and delivery to industry-leading standards.

The role demands a proven track record in volume housebuilding, managing several sites, and a proactive, assertive management style.

Qualifications

• Previous Contracts Manager experience within volume housebuilding.
• Strong traditional build knowledge.
• Experience managing several sites simultaneously.
• Track record of running high-performing or award-winning developments.
• Experience managing and developing award-winning Site Managers.
• Firm but positive management style.
• Ability to challenge teams, enforce standards and drive results.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple traditional build housing developments.
• Managing and supporting Site Managers across your portfolio.
• Driving programme, quality, health & safety and delivery.
• Setting high standards and holding site teams accountable.
• Identifying issues early and ensuring they are resolved.
• Developing strong-performing site teams.
• Working closely with commercial, technical and construction teams.
• Maintaining excellent build quality and customer standards.

Skills

Contracts management

Volume housebuilding

Site management

Leadership

Quality & delivery

Health & safety

Team development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Contracts Manager - Residential Housebuilding

Location:Milton Keynes & Surrounding Areas

Salary: £100,000 plus package

Sector: Residential Housebuilding

Start: ASAP

We are looking for an ambitious and driven Contracts Manager to join an established residential housebuilder, overseeing multiple traditional build developments across Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. This is a role for a go-getter - someone energetic, enthusiastic and commercially aware who will drive standards across their sites rather than simply maintain them.

The Role

You will typically oversee 3-4 residential developments, consisting of one larger flagship scheme alongside several smaller sites.

Projects are located across the Midlands and Northern Homes Counties ideally you will be based in or around Milton Keynes.

• Overseeing multiple traditional build housing developments
• Managing and supporting Site Managers across your portfolio
• Driving programme, quality, health & safety and delivery
• Setting high standards and holding site teams accountable
• Identifying issues early and ensuring they are resolved
• Developing strong-performing site teams
• Working closely with commercial, technical and construction teams
• Maintaining excellent build quality and customer standards

What We're Looking For

We want someone with a strong background in volume housebuilding, ideally coming from a recognised major housebuilder.

You should have experience overseeing volume residential developments, typically delivering between 60 and 150 units per year.

• Previous Contracts Manager experience within volume housebuilding
• Strong traditional build knowledge
• Experience managing several sites simultaneously
• A track record of running high-performing or award-winning developments
• Experience managing and developing award-winning Site Managers
• A firm but positive management style
• The personality to challenge teams, enforce standards and get results
• A hardworking, enthusiastic and proactive approach

This position would suit someone who wants to make an impact and be part of a business that takes pride in delivering award-winning residential developments.

If you're an experienced residential Contracts Manager looking for your next move across Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, we'd be keen to hear from you.