Contracts Manager

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Skilled Careers

My client, a medium sized developer is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee multiple housing projects across the business across Peterborough and Lincolnshire.

As Contracts Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the performance of several live and upcoming residential HA developments, leading project teams and ensuring all scheme are delivered safely on time and to the highest standards. You’ll act as the main point of contact between site teams, clients and the commercial departments – driving programme, quality and financial performance.

Duties,

• CM, reporting to the CD
• Oversee multiple housing schemes from start to completion.
• Manage and support Project Managers, Site Managers, and commercial teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead on programme management, resource planning, and contract compliance.
• Review and manage main contracts, subcontracts, variations, and change control.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on budget, and to specification.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, conduct site visits, and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify and mitigate risks while driving continuous improvement across all projects.
• Promote a positive, team-focused culture aligned with company values and standards.
• Recruitment

Qualifications,

• Proven experience as either a Senior Site Manager/Project Manager Contracts Manager overseeing multiple residential or mixed-use housing schemes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage multiple project teams.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts and construction processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercially and technically minded, with strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus 20%
• Car allowance
• 27 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare
• 7% Pension