Senior Contracts Manager

Sorbon Estates; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Beaconsfield is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to lead major development and refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in commercial real estate, strong contract management skills, and the ability to drive project performance. This role offers an attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package. A proactive leader will thrive in this rewarding position focused on collaboration and results.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary)

Bupa private healthcare

25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days with service

Modern office environment

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading commercial real estate development and refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of JCT suite of contracts and contract management.
• Experience in budget management, forecasting, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of development and refurbishment projects across the portfolio.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Drive collaboration among multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Construction cost management

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Job description

Location:Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Type:Full-time | Permanent

At Sorbon Estates, our success is built on more than the properties we own – it’s built on the people who shape, enhance, and grow them. With a diverse and expanding portfolio across the South East, we focus on creating vibrant, sustainable communities that thrive.

Our commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term investment drives everything we do, from developing new spaces to enhancing established assets, ensuring every project contributes to places that endure and enrich the communities they serve.

Our Projects Team sits at the centre of our mission, ensuring every development and refurbishment is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and commercial value.

What sets this role apart:

We are looking for a proactiveSenior Contracts Manager who can bring vision and expertise to lead the delivery of development and refurbishment projects across our high-value portfolio. You will drive project performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and completed to the highest standardsনৰ.

This is not just another delivery role, it is an opportunity to lead impactful, high-value projects across a wide range of commercial and residential assets, from major refurbishments to new acquisitions. You will take ownership from feasibility through to completion, ensuring every project meets our standards for design, budget, and quality.

You will enjoy being part of a motivated team, that prioritises collaboration and a positive mindset to achieve the right results.

About you

• Proven experience in leading commercial real estate development and refurbishment projects ideally with build values ranging from £50,000 to £1.5m.

• Strong commercial understanding with hands‑on experience managing construction costs and feasibility analysis.

• Thorough knowledge of the JCT suite of contracts and practical experience in contract management.

• Expert understanding ਸੋ ਅਤੇ practical application of Health & Safety legislation, building regulations, and statutory compliance.

• Productive leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels and drive teams forward to reach the shared goal.

• Experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams, contractors, and external consultants, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Financially astute, with experience in budget management, forecasting, and cost control.

What you’ll enjoy as part of the team

• Leadership with impact– a key strategic role shaping the success of our projects and the future of our portfolio.

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• Strong foundations– a financially secure, privately owned business with a long‑term vision and clear growth strategy.

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• Competitive rewards– attractive salary, enhanced pension scheme, discretionary bonus schemes (up to 15% of salary), Bupa private healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Calm working environment– newly renovated, modern offices in Beaconsfield Old Town with free parking and excellent local amenities.

• Time off– 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days with service.

• Sociable culture– a dynamic, energetic team with regular company‑wide and departmental social events throughout the year.

If you’re driven by results, collaboration, and the satisfaction of seeing projects come to life, apply now with your CV.