Drylining Contracts Manager

Location: Southampton
Salary: £60K- £70K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: CM_Dry_
Posted: September 3, 2025

Experienced Contracts Manager required to join on with a Drylining Subcontractor on a permanent basis to manage a new tier 1 account.

This subcontractor, cover all aspects of plastering and dry-lining services. They operate within a 60-mile radius from their Head Office in Andover, Hampshire working across both residential and commercial projects. They have signed a new client with projects in the Winchester, Southampton and Bounemouth areas and require a Contracts Manager to join on with the business to manage those sites.

Previous experience of dry lining systems is a must, also having a trade background in Dry-lining would be beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade management
• Work to tight deadlines,
• Influence H&S on site, Q/A etc.
• Responsible for coordinating various stages of contracts
• Ensuring they are completed within set timescales to an excellent standard
• Continually assess contract performance identifying improvement areas and implementing.
• Establish relationships with external partners to gain mutual trust and collaboration.
• Resolve contractual disputes through negotiation strategies, protecting organisational reputation.
• Manage contract closeout procedures, ensuring timely resolution of any issues.

Site tickets required are SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid qualified.

If you are interested in this position please apply, or email your C.V to or call the Southampton office at