Contracts Manager - Painting

Midianet; Southampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary maintenance specialist is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee painting contracts in the South region. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities include mobilizing teams, monitoring contract performance, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. A relevant painting qualification and management experience are essential. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development and certifications

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in running Painting contracts and supervising contract operations on-site.
• Ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.
• Strong client relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Mobilise and manage multiple projects across the South region.
• Monitor contract performance, budgets, productivity, and timescales.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations on sites.
• Conduct regular site visits and audits.
• Build directly employed teams and manage subcontractor resources.
• Train staff to adhere to company standards.

Skills

Relevant painting qualification or management experience

SSSTS and SMSTS certification

IOSH or other H&S qualification / experience

Experience in managing maintenance contracts - specifically painting

Solid trade background in construction maintenance

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 5 or 6 desirable

Job description

• Annual Salary: To be discussed
• Location: Southampton - covering the South
• Job Type: Full-time

Established multi disciplinary Maintenance specialist is looking to expand its Souther regional team by recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager with experience in running Painting contracts and take full responsibility for supervising contract operations on-site. Ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is central to motivating teams, building strong client relationships, and maintaining rigorous standards of safety, performance, and professionalism.

Day-to-day Of The Role

• Mobilise and manage multiple projects across the South region
• Monitor Contract performance, budgets, productivity and timescales
• Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety regulations on sites
• Conduct regular site visits and audits to ensure all staff working to the required standards
• Build directly employed teams and manage subcontractor resources to match programme requirements.
• Ensure all staff have adequate training and adhere to company standards

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant painting qualification or management experience
• SSSTS and SMSTS certification
• IOSH or other H&S qualification / experience
• CSCS card would be beneficial
• Experience in managing maintenance contracts - specifically painting.
• NVQ Level 5 or 6 desirable.
• A solid trade background in construction maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Supportive team environment.

To apply for this Contracts Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.