Contracts Manager – Care / Extra Care & Retirement Living

Tier 2 Contractor | £80k–£100k + Benefits | Surrey / South London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to join one of the fastest-growing Tier 2 contractors specialising in care homes, extra care and retirement villages.

This business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, complex care environments and operates with a profit-over-turnover approach, genuinely prioritising staff wellbeing, quality delivery, and long-term client relationships.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee multiple live projects across Mitcham, Weybridge and surrounding areas, with individual project values of up to £30m. You will play a key role in client liaison, programme management, and supporting site teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

This role would suit someone who has either operated at Contracts Manager level previously or a strong Senior Project Manager / Construction Manager who has managed multiple projects simultaneously and is ready to step up.

Key Responsibilities

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Act as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders

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Oversee programming and delivery across multiple live sites

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Mentor, support and develop Project Managers, Site Managers and wider site teams

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Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual, commercial and quality expectations

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Promote best practice in health & safety, quality assurance and compliance

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Work closely with commercial and pre-construction teams to manage risk and opportunity

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Maintain strong client relationships, encouraging repeat business

About You

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Proven experience delivering care homes, extra care or retirement village projects

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Previous experience as a Contracts Manager, Construction Manager, or managing multiple projects concurrently

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Strong client-facing skills with experience working with end users such as Care UK (or similar)

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Excellent understanding of programming, sequencing and live site coordination

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A natural mentor with the ability to lead, influence and support teams

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Commercially aware and solutions-focused

Package

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Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)

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Competitive benefits package

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Opportunity to join a high-growth contractor with a strong pipeline in the care sector

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Supportive, people-first culture with genuine long-term career prospects

Why Apply?

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Work with a contractor that does things the right way, not at the expense of people or quality

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Join a business recognised for repeat clients and long-term staff retention

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Be part of a company with clear growth plans and senior leadership opportunities

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in care or extra care projects and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a values-led contractor, I’d love to speak with you.

Apply now or contact Heather at Buildforce for a confidential discussion