Contracts Manager - Residential

Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Covering sites across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire
Salary: Up to 80,000 + Package (car allowance, bonus, pension, etc.)
Sector: Residential Construction
Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple residential developments across Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality housing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

This is a senior position suited to someone with a strong track record in residential construction and proven experience managing multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage multiple live residential developments simultaneously

• Ensure delivery of projects in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations

• Lead and support site teams, ensuring high levels of health & safety, compliance, and performance

• Work closely with internal departments including Technical, Commercial, and Sales

• Chair regular site and progress meetings with Site Managers and subcontractors

• Review and manage build programmes and implement corrective actions where necessary

• Ensure company procedures and industry regulations are adhered to at all times

• Drive build quality and customer satisfaction across all sites

• Assist with recruitment, development, and mentoring of site personnel

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager in the residential housebuilding sector

• Strong knowledge of construction processes and residential build programmes

• Experience managing multiple sites concurrently

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• Ability to drive teams towards successful delivery while maintaining quality standards

• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance

• Full UK driving licence (travel across sites required)

Qualifications:

• Relevant construction qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 6/7/8, HNC/HND, or equivalent)

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black card), and First Aid at Work certifications preferred

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., CIOB) is advantageous but not essential

This role offers a competitive salary of up to 80,000, plus a comprehensive package including car allowance, bonus, and other benefits. It's a great opportunity for a highly motivated Contracts Manager looking to join a quality-focused, well-structured team with long-term stability and support.

For more information, please can you call Rhys Jones in the Cheltenham ITS office.