Senior Project Manager

Skilled Careers Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-run regional contractor in Essex is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee diverse projects ranging from residential to commercial constructions. The ideal candidate will have main contracting experience and strong leadership abilities, managing multiple projects while ensuring operational efficiency. Offering a competitive salary and benefits, this role promotes a supportive work environment and work-life balance, aimed at contributing to ongoing strategic growth.

Benefits

£5,000 car/travel allowance

Pension and healthcare package

25 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects between £1M - £20M.
• Main contracting experience preferred.
• Ability to manage site managers and communicate at Director level.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Lead Site Managers and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met.

Skills

Client facing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Operational efficiency

Education

MCIOB or equivalent construction qualification

Job description

Contracts Manager - Essex - Regional main contractor

Skilled Careers has been appointed to identify an experienced Contracts Manager to join a rapidly expanding, family-run regional contractor based in Essex.

About the Company:

• Established: Over 20 years of delivering successful solutions and services in the construction sector.

• Locations: Offices in Essex and London.

• Team: A growing workforce of approximately 50 employees, expanding year on year.

• Financial Strength: £25M turnover with a robust pipeline of secured projects for the next two years.

• Leadership: A dedicated management team, with over a decade of commitment to the business.

• Client Relationships: 70% of revenue generated through repeat business and long-standing client partnerships.

• Project Scope: Delivering projects ranging from £1M - £10M across the South East, East Anglia, and London.

• Specialist Sectors: Residential, commercial, automotive, education, leisure, and sports—covering new builds, fit-outs, and refurbishments.

Current and Upcoming Projects:

• Car Showroom - Kent

• £10M New Build Care Home - Surrey

• New Build Hotel - West London

Key Differentiators:

• A dynamic and diverse team fostering innovation.

• A strong pipeline ensuring strategic sector growth.

• Exceptional staff retention with a supportive, family-oriented environment.

• Commitment to work-life balance.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple projects from inception to completion.
• Leading a team of Site Managers and reporting directly into the Construction Director
• Ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met.
• Leading teams and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Driving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance.

The person:

• MCIOB is preferred or an equivalent construction related qualification.
• Main contracting experience - regional or tier two ideally, they will also consider up and coming Senior Site Managers & Project Managers looking for more responsibility.
• Managed multiple projects from £1M - £20M across a variety of sector ideally residential, commercial, automotive, education, leisure, and sports—covering new builds, fit-outs, and refurbishments however all new build and refurb experience will be considered.
• Managed multiple site managers and reported at Director level
• Must be client facing, highly articulate both in your written reports and also verbally when communicating at all levels
• Driven, passionate, well organised.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 basic (negotiable depending on experience)

• £5,000 car/travel allowance.

• Pension and healthcare package.

• 25 days of annual leave.

If you feel your experience aligns with the above description then please apply for the position with your updated CV or for more information please contact Lee on 0771 1370 553 for an undisclosed and private and confidential conversation.