Contracts Manager

Project Manager - Refurbishment & Heritage Projects

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + Car Allowance or Company Car

Location: North West (projects across the UK including North Wales, North East, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds)

Overview

An established construction contractor is seeking a Contracts Manager with strong on site experience to oversee refurbishment and heritage projects ranging from £200k to £2m. This role suits someone who enjoys managing projects from cradle to grave-estimating, delivery, and commercial oversight-while maintaining a hands on presence on site.

You'll join a supportive North West-based team of around ten, working in a hybrid setup with regular office time and nationwide site visits. You will report directly to a senior leader, with additional support from fellow directors and operational colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple live projects (typically up to five at a time) across refurbishment, heritage, structural repair, and specialist works.
• Oversee full project lifecycle: estimating, planning, procurement, delivery, and close out.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Handle day to day commercial duties, but with a balanced workload (not a commercially heavy role).
• Work with internal teams to manage variations, valuations, and cost control.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
• Maintain a strong on site presence, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive solutions proactively.
• Report directly to a senior leader, with interviews conducted by senior management and directors.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and stakeholders professionally.

Project Examples (Typical Workload)

• Shopfront refurbishments
• Listed building works (stone, timber, heritage fabric)
• Structural repairs
• Refurbishment of historic sites

Candidate Profile

• Strong on site background in refurbishment and/or heritage projects.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Ability to balance operational and commercial responsibilities.
• Comfortable travelling across the UK as required.

Desirable

• Experience with listed buildings or conservation focused work.
• Previous exposure to projects between £200k-£2m.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

What's on Offer

• £50,000-£55,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance or company car
• Hybrid working with office base in the North West
• Supportive leadership and development opportunities
• Exposure to varied and interesting heritage and refurbishment projects