Contracts Manager

UK-wide

Contract Management & Procurement Consultancy

Job Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Construction / Refurbishment / Roofing / Building Maintenance
Location: South East London
Salary & Package: Competitive, depending on experience

The Role & About the Client

ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager on behalf of an established construction contractor operating across South East and Central London. The company delivers a diverse range of construction and specialist building projects, including high-end residential refurbishments, roofing, waterproofing, fire protection, building maintenance and insurance reinstatement works.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager looking to join a growing business with a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and reliable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects from commencement through to completion.
• Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated contracts.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and commercial performance.
• Coordinating Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades.
• Attending client and project meetings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and consultants.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring projects remain on programme.
• Reviewing project costs, variations and financial performance.
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor appointments.
• Reviewing scopes of work, specifications and drawings.
• Identifying potential construction issues and developing practical solutions.
• Managing variations and additional works.
• Ensuring projects are completed to the required specification and quality standards.
• Monitoring health and safety across projects.
• Managing defects and ensuring outstanding works are completed promptly.
• Overseeing project handover and completion documentation.
• Assisting with final accounts and commercial close-out.
• Providing regular updates to senior management on project progress, commercial performance and potential risks.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working as a Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Strong programme management skills.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving project issues.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading project teams.
• Experience across high-end residential refurbishment, commercial refurbishment, roofing, waterproofing, fire protection, building maintenance, insurance reinstatement, planned and reactive works or general building works would be advantageous.
• Experience working on occupied properties, residential developments or projects within Central London would also be beneficial.

Equal Opportunities

ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence