Contracts Manager - Super Prime Residential

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee luxury residential projects in West Sussex. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing high-end construction, with projects ranging from £2M to £10M. Responsibilities include full project delivery, managing site teams, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, alongside the opportunity to work on prestigious developments in a quality-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term role

Autonomy in work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within super prime or high-end residential construction.
• Demonstrable track record delivering luxury residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and UK building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple super prime residential projects valued between £2M - £10M.
• Take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, architects, designers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Contracts management

Project delivery

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Hill & Hill are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of a prestigious client specialising in Super prime residential developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction professional to oversee high-end projects ranging from single luxury dwellings through to larger residential developments across West Sussex and the surrounding regions.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the delivery of multiple projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, programme control, and client satisfaction are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple super prime residential projects valued between £2M - £10M.
• Take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure works are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain exceptional standards of build quality, finish, and health & safety.
• Liaise closely with clients, architects, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor programmes, cost plans, and procurement schedules.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving efficiencies across projects.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, technical, and statutory requirements.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within super prime or high-end residential construction.
• Demonstrable track record delivering luxury residential projects, including single dwellings and larger developments.
• Experience managing projects valued between £2M - £10M.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contract administration, and UK building regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across a regional patch.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on prestigious super prime residential developments.
• Long-term role with a highly regarded contractor/developer.
• Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).
• Autonomy and responsibility within a quality-driven business.