Contracts Manager - Residential Construction

Location - Oswestry / Wrexham / Telford (covering 7 live sites across Shropshire)

Salary/Package - £65,000 - £80,000 per annum plus comprehensive package (car allowance or company vehicle, pension, healthcare, bonus)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing residential developer and D&B contractor delivering high-quality traditional housing schemes across Shropshire and the surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of live and upcoming projects, they operate across both private housing developments and design & build residential contracts. Known for quality delivery, strong commercial performance, and long-term relationships, the business is now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple sites across the region.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will take full operational responsibility for up to seven live residential sites across Shropshire, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will report into senior leadership and work closely with Site Managers, Commercial, Technical, and Health & Safety teams to drive performance across all developments.

As Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for:

Overseeing multiple traditional build housing sites (both developer-led and D&B residential schemes)

Managing and supporting Site Managers to ensure programme, quality, and safety targets are met

Ensuring full compliance with HSE legislation, Building Regulations, and NHBC standards

Monitoring build programmes and implementing corrective action where required

Driving high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction across all developments

Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring productivity targets are achieved

Working closely with the Commercial team to control costs, variations, and site profitability

Attending progress meetings and reporting on programme, risk, and performance

Supporting pre-construction and mobilisation of new sites

Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders

Ensuring all developments are delivered in line with company procedures and business objectives

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Contracts Manager will have:

Proven experience managing multiple residential construction sites

Strong background in traditional build housing and/or D&B residential contracting

Experience overseeing Site Managers and driving operational performance

Excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations, HSE requirements, and NHBC standards

Strong programme management and organisational skills

Commercial awareness with the ability to work alongside Quantity Surveyors

Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid qualifications (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

This role would suit a Senior Site Manager ready to step up or an experienced Contracts Manager seeking greater autonomy across a regional portfolio.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension and healthcare package

Performance-related bonus

Long-term pipeline of secured work across Shropshire

Autonomy and genuine influence across multiple developments

Opportunity to join a stable, growing regional business with strong leadership and clear direction

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio of residential projects across Shropshire and the surrounding areas.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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