Projects Manager — Flood Defence Installations

Ten Human Resources; Hastings; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Travel allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Ten Human Resources is seeking an experienced Projects Manager or Contracts Manager to oversee multiple small‑scale flood defence installations across the South East. The role combines hands‑on site leadership with office coordination to keep projects on time and on budget.

Ideal candidates will have a background in windows and doors, glazing, or fenestration, with at least three years in project or contracts management and a track record of leading site teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as projects manager or contracts manager within the construction, glazing, or fenestration industry.
• Proven experience managing multiple small-scale construction sites simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate site teams.

Responsibilities

• The project manager or contracts manager will manage multiple concurrent flood defence installation projects from start to finish
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and on-site teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery
• Lead site planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality standards, and contractual requirements
• Provide hands-on leadership, occasionally working on-site where required
• Travel to site locations across the South East and South, including nights away from home, average of 4 a month – Mainly office based.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Project management

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Construction Site Management

Job description

Ten Human Resources is seeking an experienced Projects Manager or Contracts Manager to oversee multiple small‑scale flood defence installations across the South East. The role combines hands‑on site leadership with office coordination to keep projects on time and on budget.

Ideal candidates will have a background in windows and doors, glazing, or fenestration, with at least three years in project or contracts management and a track record of leading site teams.