Contracts Manager | 80,000 – 90,000 + car / car allowance / package | Permanent | London

Overview

As Contracts Manager, you will oversee two large-scale housing schemes in London for a respected main contractor. You will lead multi-site delivery, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across residential developments, including RC frames and high-rise elements. You will collaborate with site teams to maximise performance and drive project milestones, while aligning with the company’s community-focused and sustainable building ethos. This permanent role offers a competitive package and a chance to shape two major housing projects from early piling through completion.

Pay / Benefits

• car / car allowance / package
• permanent role
• competitive salary
• London region opportunity

Responsibilities

• Oversee two large housing schemes in London and manage multi-site delivery
• Lead full-site teams to maximise performance and ensure safety, quality, and compliance
• Ensure adherence to UK building regulations and industry standards
• Coordinate piling works and progression of build programmes on assigned sites
• Collaborate with Senior Project Manager on one site and manage project milestones across both schemes
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships within Housing Association projects

Key requirements

• Strong track record of managing multiple housing/residential schemes
• Main contracting / new build residential background
• Experience with RC frame and high-rise projects
• Excellent understanding of UK building regulations
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Strong leadership and people management
• Effective communication with stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset under tight schedules
• RC frame experience
• High-rise construction experience
• Knowledge of UK building regulations

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