Contracts Manager

Description

Contracts Manager

We're working with a 5 star residential developer who is looking to strengthen its senior team across Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey with the appointment of an experienced Contracts Manager.

This is a key role within the region and one that goes beyond simply overseeing a group of sites. You'll have responsibility for around 4-5 developments at different stages, from new sites coming through to projects already well into construction, while also playing a part in helping the region grow.

The developments will be a mixture of private-sale and partnership schemes, so the ability to understand that different projects can require different approaches will be important.

The Role

You'll be responsible for providing clear direction across your developments, supporting your Site and Project teams and making sure everyone understands what good looks like.

This is a role for someone who naturally looks beyond the immediate issue in front of them. A good Contracts Manager should be able to walk onto a site, understand where the problems are, ask the right questions and then work with the team to put things right - without taking ownership away from the people running the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing 4-5 developments across Sussex and Surrey, covering both new and live sitesProviding leadership and direction to Site Managers, Project Managers and wider construction teamsSetting clear expectations around programme, quality, health & safety, customer care and commercial performanceRegularly reviewing site performance and challenging where standards or targets aren't being metWorking closely with Commercial, Technical, Land, Planning and other internal departments to resolve issues and keep developments movingBeing involved in new sites from the early stages, helping ensure projects are properly resourced, planned and set up before construction gets underwaySupporting teams through difficult stages of construction and helping find practical solutions rather than simply highlighting problemsMonitoring build programmes, prelims, labour levels, subcontractor performance and overall site progressEnsuring NHBC and company quality standards are understood and consistently maintainedMentoring and developing members of the construction team, helping identify where individuals can improve and where future talent can be developedCreating consistency across the region while allowing Site Managers the autonomy to run their developmentsBringing new ideas, better ways of working and practical improvements into the businessTaking an active role in helping shape the future growth of the Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey region

The Person

We're looking for someone who has proven experience operating at Contracts Manager level within residential housebuilding and understands what it takes to manage several developments simultaneously.

The right person won't just be a strong construction manager. They'll be someone who can lead people, influence other departments and make decisions.

You'll ideally have:

A strong background in residential housebuildingPrevious experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or similar regional construction leadership positionExperience overseeing multiple developments rather than a single siteA good understanding of both private-sale and partnership/affordable housingStrong knowledge of traditional housebuilding and NHBC requirementsA commercially aware approach and the ability to understand how construction decisions impact the wider businessStrong people-management and mentoring skillsThe confidence to challenge performance when required, but also the ability to bring people with youA genuine interest in improving processes and finding better ways of workingThe motivation to play a part in growing and developing a region, rather than simply managing what is already thereMost importantly, we're looking for someone who takes ownership.

Someone who will see an issue across several sites and think about how it can be prevented in the future, rather than fixing the same problem five times. Someone who will develop their Site Managers rather than simply manage them. And someone who can work across the business to get the right people involved and keep projects moving.

What's On Offer

Up to 100,000 salaryPackageResponsibility for 4-5 developments across Sussex & SurreyMix of private-sale and partnership developmentsExposure to both new and established sitesA genuine opportunity to influence how the region operatesThe chance to mentor and develop the next generation of construction managersA senior position within a growing regional businessScope to bring your own ideas and make changes rather than simply following an established formulaThe opportunity to be part of the continued growth of the Sussex & Surrey region

If you're already operating as a Contracts Manager and want a position where you're able to influence more than just the build programme, this could be a very good next move.

Equally, if you're currently a strong Senior Contracts Manager or experienced Senior Site/Project Manager ready to step into a broader regional role, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

For more information, contact Chelsey on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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