Projects Manager / Contracts Manager - Prime Residential

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction company in West Sussex/Hants is seeking a Projects Manager / Contracts Manager to oversee prime residential projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing high-value projects, ensuring delivery to client standards. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75k plus benefits and the opportunity to grow within a reputable firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Up and coming Contracts Manager or experienced Project Manager.
• Strong technical knowledge with multiple completed prime residential projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage 1 to 3 concurrent prime residential projects.
• Lead and mentor Site Managers.
• Ensure projects are on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

MS Project proficiency

Tools

MS Project

JCT contracts

Job description

Overview

Projects Manager / Contracts Manager - High End Residential

Location: West Sussex/Hants

to £75k + bens

We’re working with a well-respected, private construction company specialising in high-end residential and heritage projects across the South Coast.

With a strong pipeline of prestigious schemes (£2.5m–£10m), they’re looking for an up an coming Projects Manager / Contracts Manager to take ownership of a single project to learn the company systems, procedures and culture before stepping up to manager multiple projects and grow with the business.

Why this role?

• Be part of a medium sized, expanding business delivering exceptional luxury projects.
• Oversee complex, detailed, and design-driven builds with a quality-focused team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site managers while driving technical excellence.

Your Role:

• Take responsibility for 1 to 3 concurrent prime residential projects.
• Lead and mentor Site Managers, including technically strong and detail-driven staff.
• Manage programmes with MS Project in collaboration with QSs and Directors.
• Ensure projects are delivered to exacting client standards, on time and within budget.
• Liaise directly with HNW clients.
• Oversee contract administration (JCT) and maintain full compliance.

About You:

• Up and coming Contracts Manager with multiple completed prime residential projects, or an experienced Project Manager who is ready to step up.
• Progressed through the ranks on-site – ideally with a trade background and previous Site Manager experience.
• Strong technical knowledge with an eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Project and familiar with JCT contracts.
• Driven, ambitious, professional, and able to manage demanding, high-value projects.

Click Apply or contact Rob James at 020 8502 0111 for more information.

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Contracts Manager | Prime Residential | South Coast Projects