Contracts Manager - High-End Residential
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | North London, UK |
| Job Title | Contracts Manager |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Job Ref | 1646289 |
| Job Views | 92 |
- Description
- Contracts Manager - High-End Residential
Package: £60k to £70k + Bonus + Benefits
Location: North London & Central London with site travel
Are you a commercially sharp Contracts Manager who enjoys running multiple projects, controlling costs, and making sure everything stacks up both on site and on paper?
Do you want a role where you have real ownership across contracts, programme, and profitability rather than sitting in a purely administrative position?
If you are comfortable balancing delivery with financial control and like being the person who keeps projects tight, compliant, and commercially protected from start to finish, this is a strong opportunity with a growing London contractor.
The Company
Our client is an established and expanding main contractor delivering high end residential refurbishment, fit out, and general build projects across London.
They operate with a strong repeat client base, high standards of delivery, and a close knit team where Contracts Managers are trusted to lead projects properly, not just oversee them.
With a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager to strengthen their commercial and operational leadership.
The Role
This is a hands on Contracts Manager position overseeing multiple live projects, managing contracts, costs, risk, and stakeholder relationships to ensure schemes are delivered on time and profitably.
You will work closely with site managers and senior leadership, taking ownership of the commercial and contractual performance of each project from pre start through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple construction contracts through the full lifecycle
- Coordinate closely with site teams to ensure delivery on programme and within budget
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, and costs to protect margin and improve profitability
- Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks
- Manage variations, change control, and contract amendments
- Maintain accurate documentation and financial records
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve issues quickly and professionally
- Prepare financial and progress reports for senior management
- Ensure compliance with building regulations, safety standards, and industry requirements
- Lead the contract close out process and secure final accounts
What We're Looking For
- Around five or more years' experience in construction project or contracts management
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, cost control, and project financials
- Commercial mindset with a focus on protecting profit and reducing risk
- Confident communicator and negotiator
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Proficient with Excel and general reporting tools
- Solid understanding of construction regulations and best practice
Preferred
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar
- Trade background such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or bricklaying
- Experience within small to mid sized contractors
Why Join
- Genuine ownership and autonomy across projects
- Growing contractor with a strong pipeline of London work
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Bonus structure linked to performance
- Long term progression as the business expands
If you are a commercially focused Contracts Manager who likes being close to both the numbers and delivery, this is a great opportunity to step into a visible and influential role.
