Contracts Manager

PSR Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading UK housebuilder, recognised for delivering high-quality residential developments.

The Contracts Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of multiple residential developments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role carries responsibility for operational performance, cost control, build quality, and customer satisfaction across a portfolio of sites.

This position reports directly into senior construction leadership and provides strategic oversight and leadership across site teams.

• Lead, mentor, and manage Site Managers across multiple developments, driving performance and consistency

• Oversee construction programmes, build sequencing, and resource planning across sites

• Ensure preliminary and site costs are controlled in line with budgets

• Carry out regular site visits, chair progress meetings, and attend subcontractor and stakeholder meetings

• Ensure adequate resources, materials, and subcontractor support are in place to achieve programme milestones

• Monitor and drive quality standards throughout the construction process

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, building regulations, and NHBC standards

• Review and maintain site documentation including H&S records, NHBC files, Building Control records, and plant and scaffold registers

• Oversee customer care performance and support site teams in resolving issues efficiently

• Drive continuous improvement in delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction

• Liaise closely with commercial, technical, and customer care teams

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Construction Manager within a high-volume residential housebuilding environment

• RC Frame Experience as well as Housebuilding

• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation, building regulations, and NHBC standards

• Valid CSCS card

• SMSTS certification

• Construction Management Level 4+ qualification or equivalent (desirable)

• Full UK driving licence

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Strong planning, programme, and organisational skills

• Commercial awareness with experience controlling costs and preliminaries

• Ability to manage multiple sites and competing priorities

• High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously

• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and safe working practices

• Regular travel to development sites and regional head office near Bromley.

• Competitive salary

• Car allowance and optional salary sacrifice car scheme

• Annual bonus

• Contributory pension scheme

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking to progress your career with a respected residential housebuilder, PSR Recruitment would like to hear from you. Apply today