P&D Contracts Manager

Humres; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established specialist contractor is seeking an experienced Painting & Decorating Contracts Manager to oversee projects across Kent and the South East. The ideal candidate will manage multiple residential projects, lead decorator teams, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. A strong trade background and relevant qualifications are essential for this role. Competitive salary and company car or allowance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in painting & decorating.
• Strong trade background with relevant qualifications.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects in the residential sector.
• Lead and supervise decorator teams.
• Oversee project planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Team management

Project planning

Client liaison

Budget monitoring

Education

NVQ in Painting & Decorating

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established specialist contractor, is seeking an experienced Painting & Decorating Contracts Manager to oversee projects across Kent and the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong trade background and proven management skills to join a reputable business delivering residential new build, housing, flats, and refurbishment schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple painting and decorating projects simultaneously across the residential sector (new builds, refurbishments, and conversions).

• Lead and supervise teams of decorators, ensuring high standards of workmanship, productivity, and site safety.

• Liaise closely with clients, main contractors, and site management to maintain smooth project delivery.

• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, quality control, and programme management.

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications, H&S regulations, and company standards.

• Monitor budgets, progress, and contract variations to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Produce progress reports and attend site and client meetings as required.

• Manage snagging, handover, and project close-out processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the painting & decorating industry.

• Strong trade background with relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ in Painting & Decorating or equivalent).

• Demonstrable experience in managing teams of decorators and multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong knowledge of residential projects (housing developments, apartments, refurbishments).

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build strong client and subcontractor relationships.

• Full clean UK driving licence (company car or car allowance provided).

Package

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).

• Company car or car allowance.

• Pension scheme.

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Genuine opportunities for progression within a growing business.