Contracts Manager

Social Housing Projects | Multi-Site Delivery | Growing Contractor

Some construction roles are about maintaining projects.

This one is about owning them.

A well-established and growing construction contractor is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong social housing background to take ownership of multiple residential projects across their UK building division.

If you have built your career delivering social housing developments, managing multiple sites, and ensuring projects land on programme, on budget, and to the highest standards, this could be a brilliant next step.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee the delivery of multiple residential and social housing projects, working closely with site teams, commercial teams and subcontractors to ensure projects run smoothly from pre-construction through to completion.

Your focus will include:

• Managing multiple social housing / residential construction projects

• Leading and supporting site teams across multiple locations

• Ensuring projects meet programme, quality and safety targets

• Managing subcontractors and supplier performance

• Working closely with commercial teams to maintain budget control

• Attending client and subcontractor meetings

• Supporting design and buildability reviews on D&B projects

• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery

This role sits right at the centre of project delivery and requires someone comfortable taking ownership and making decisions.

What We’re Looking For

This role will strongly suit someone who has significant experience delivering social housing developments.

Essential experience includes:

• 10+ years construction industry experience

• 5+ years managing residential or social housing projects

• Experience overseeing multiple sites simultaneously

• Strong understanding of JCT or NEC contracts

• Ability to manage programmes, budgets and subcontractors

• A construction or engineering related qualification (preferred)

Experience in commercial, education or industrial builds would be beneficial, but social housing / residential experience is the key requirement.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with performance bonus

• Company vehicle or car allowance

• Private medical and life insurance

• Additional holidays and service awards

• Hybrid working

• Professional development support

• Strong team culture and regular social events

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and building long-term client relationships.

For an experienced Contracts Manager with a social housing background, this role offers the chance to take real ownership of projects and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.